Isolated Medial Dislocation of Elbow: A Case Report

JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2021 Aug 12;59(240):812-813. doi: 10.31729/jnma.6669.

Abstract

Even though posterior or postero-lateral dislocations of elbow are more common, both isolated medial and lateral dislocations of elbow are extremely uncommon. Since there are subtle findings and minimum pain after medial dislocation of elbow, these are sometimes missed by attending physician at first presentation and changes into chronic type with guarded prognosis. We report a case of a 15-year old boy with isolated medial dislocation of elbow which was correctly identified and treated with closed reduction and posterior slab application. Flexion extension as well as supination pronation of elbow 3 months after injury was nearly normal.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Elbow
  • Elbow Joint* / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations* / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations* / therapy
  • Male
  • Pronation
  • Supination