An unusual monteggia equivalent: a case report with literature review

J Hand Microsurg. 2011 Dec;3(2):82-5. doi: 10.1007/s12593-011-0041-z. Epub 2011 May 6.

Abstract

Monteggia fracture dislocations are uncommon in childhood. Over a period of time, various equivalents of this entity have been described. These fractures with concomitant elbow injuries are exceedingly rare in young children. We present a case of a 6-year-old boy who sustained a fracture of proximal ulna with ipsilateral supracondylar fracture humerus. We suggest that the fracture pattern can be included under type I Monteggia equivalent on the basis of its characteristics, biomechanics and the mode of injury.

Keywords: Monteggia equivalents; Monteggia lesions; Supracondylar fracture.

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