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Divergent dislocation of elbow with ipsilateral fracture in both forearm bones in a child

Divergent dislocation of elbow Luxation divergeante du coude

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The transverse divergent dislocation of elbow in children is a rare occurrence. Case of a 12-year-old girl is presented who sustained this injury along with circulatory compromise and ipsilateral fracture of distal radius and ulna. An early closed manipulation of the elbow restored joint and circulatory function. The distal radius fracture required open reduction and K wiring for optimum reduction and stability.

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La luxation divergeante transversale du coude chez les enfants est une lésion rare. Le cas d’une jeune fille âgée de 12 ans est présenté, avec des complications vasculaires et une fracture homolatérale du radius et de l’ulna. Une réduction fermée précoce du coude a permis de retrouver une fonction et une circulation normales. La fracture distale du radius a exigé une réduction à ciel ouvert et un cerclage pour obtenir une stabilité optimale.

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  1. Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Birmingham Heartlands and Solihull NHS Trust, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, B95SS, UK

    K. Mathur & Ali Asad Nazir

  2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B187QH, UK

    S. Patil & K. Lin

  3. 29, New house Farm Drive Bournville Park, Birmingham, B312FN, UK

    K. Mathur

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Mathur, K., Nazir, A.A., Patil, S. et al. Divergent dislocation of elbow with ipsilateral fracture in both forearm bones in a child. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 16, 36–37 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-005-0010-y

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