Presentation
Fall on left arm. Forearm pain.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Essex-Lopresti fracture-disclocation
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The lateral projection demonstrates dorsal subluxation of the distal ulna at the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ). The elbow joint is normally aligned although there is a subtle mildly impacted fracture of the radial neck. No ulnar fracture is evident. This pattern of injury is consistent with Essex-Lopresti fracture-dislocation.
Case Discussion
The Essex-Lopresti fracture-dislocation is a fracture of the radial head or neck with transmission of the force along the interosseous membrane to disrupt the DRUJ.
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