Convergent and divergent dislocation of the pediatric elbow: two case reports and comprehensive review of literature

J Pediatr Orthop B. 2014 Mar;23(2):158-67. doi: 10.1097/01.bpb.0000434242.64440.5a.

Abstract

Convergent and divergent pediatric elbow dislocations are rare injuries. When properly diagnosed and treated without delay, both types of dislocations have a good prognosis. We describe a case of convergent elbow dislocation in a 16-year-old boy. The patient underwent operative intervention and demonstrated full range of motion at the 4-year follow-up. Our second case describes an 11-year-old boy with a divergent elbow dislocation associated with an ipsilateral distal radius fracture and distal radioulnar joint dislocation. The patient showed full range of motion 1 year after closed reduction and casting and had no residual deformities or abnormalties.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Elbow Injuries*
  • Elbow Joint / physiopathology
  • Elbow Joint / surgery
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnosis*
  • Joint Dislocations / physiopathology
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery
  • Male
  • Orthopedic Procedures / methods*
  • Range of Motion, Articular*
  • Time Factors