Presentation
Football related injury, suspected injury to the elbow region.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Elbow dislocation
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There is a dislocation of the elbow joint, the proximal ulna is posteriorly displaced. No fracture.
Case Discussion
Dislocations of the elbow are the second most commonly dislocated large joint, accounting for 10-25% of all injuries of the elbow in the adult population.