Presentation
Swollen deformed elbow following fall
Patient Data
Age: 10 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Fracture-dislocation of elbow in a child
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There is a lateral dislocation of the proximal radius and ulna with a displaced avulsion fracture of the medial epicondyle of the distal humerus demonstrated.
From the case:
Fracture-dislocation of elbow in a child
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Theater fluoroscopy post reduction of the dislocation showing persistent displacement of the medial epicondyle.
Case Discussion
Fracture dislocation of the elbow with avulsion fracture of the medial epicondyle.