A Rare Combination of Posterior Elbow Dislocation with Ipsilateral Intra-Articular Distal Radius Fracture with Radiocarpal Dislocation: Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract

Separate elbow dislocation and forearm fractures are common injuries, with both injuries occurring concomitantly and ipsilaterally being rare. We report a case of a 70-year-old female patient who had a posterior elbow dislocation with ipsilateral comminuted distal radius fracture with anterior radiocarpal dislocation. Closed reduction of the elbow was done with open reduction and internal fixation of the distal radius fracture. At 6-month follow-up, the patient had no pain, with satisfactory range of motion of both joints, resuming her previous daily activities.

Keywords

• ipsilateral
• elbow dislocation
• distal radius fracture