Elbow dislocation with coronoid process fracture

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Deformity and pain in the elbow after a fall.

Patient Data

Age: Adult

Posterior dislocation of the elbow with associated fracture of the coronoid process. 

Case Discussion

Dislocation of the elbow. When there is dislocation of the elbow, look for additional fractures, e.g. coronoid process fracture.

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