Monteggia fracture-dislocation - ulnar plastic deformity

Case contributed by Stefan Lazic
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fell onto right elbow, swollen and tender.

Patient Data

Age: 6 years
Gender: Male

Right radio-capitellar dislocation and plastic deformity of the right ulna. Large right elbow joint effusion.

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates a plastic deformity of the ulna (with a comparison view of the contralateral side) along with the radio-capitellar dislocation, in keeping with a Monteggia fracture-dislocation on the right.

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