Posterolateral dislocation of the elbow with concomitant fracture of the lateral humeral condyle: case report

J Trauma. 1994 Feb;36(2):288-90. doi: 10.1097/00005373-199402000-00031.

Abstract

We describe a case of a 6-year-old girl with a posterolateral elbow dislocation and a concomitant fracture of the lateral humeral condyle. After reduction of the dislocation, the fracture was diagnosed and treated by open reduction and fixation, with a good functional result. In doubtful cases, oblique, heterolateral, and varus stress films, or even arthrography may be necessary.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Elbow Injuries*
  • Elbow Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Elbow Joint / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Humeral Fractures / complications*
  • Humeral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Humeral Fractures / surgery
  • Joint Dislocations / complications*
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery
  • Radiography