Divergent Dislocation of Elbow with Ipsilateral Distal Radioulnar Joint Dislocation in a Gymnast: Successful Treatment for a Rare Injury

Divergent Dislocation of Elbow with Ipsilateral Distal Radioulnar Joint Dislocation in a Gymnast Successful Treatment for a Rare Injury

Divergent dislocation of the elbow is a rare injury. It is a result of longitudinal disruption of interosseous membrane of forearm. Although it can logically result in disruption of distal radioulnar joint, according to the authors' knowledge this combination has not been reported before. The c...

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Published in:European journal of trauma and emergency surgery (Munich : 2007) Vol. 31; no. 5; p. 495
Main Authors: Kulshreshtha, Rajiv, Kavarthapu, Madhav Venu, Qureshi, d, Lahoti, Om
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Munich Springer Nature B.V 01-10-2005
Subjects:
Elbow
Gymnastics
Injuries
Joints
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Summary:Divergent dislocation of the elbow is a rare injury. It is a result of longitudinal disruption of interosseous membrane of forearm. Although it can logically result in disruption of distal radioulnar joint, according to the authors' knowledge this combination has not been reported before. The case of a young gymnast is presented who suffered this injury. She was treated successfully in a hinged external fixator and with stabilization of distal radioulnar joint by a K-wire. She regained almost full range of movement and returned to national level gymnastics. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1863-9933
1863-9941
DOI:10.1007/s00068-005-1039-7