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Elbow Dislocation Associated with Severely Displaced Radial Neck Fracture and Ulnar Diaphyseal Fracture in an 11-Year-Old Girl – A Very Rare Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Association of elbow dislocation, radial neck fracture (RNF), and ulnar shaft fracture has not been reported previously in the pediatric population. Case Report: This 11-year-old girl fell from her height. She presented a severely displaced RNF, a greenstick fracture of the proximal ulnar shaft, and a posterior elbow dislocation. Conclusion: This article describes a very rare case, shows a possible treatment, and presents the follow-up with a final good result.

Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports

DOI: 10.13107/jocr.2025.v15.i08.5952

Authors: Louis Biernaux, Valentina Maestri, Manon Deguée, Pierre-Louis Docquier

Institutions: Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria delle Marche, UCLouvain

Language: English

Topic: Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment

Subfield: Rehabilitation

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $250