Chronic post-traumatic radial head dislocation associated with dissociation of distal radio-ulnar joint: a case report

Tosun B., Selek O., Buluc L., Memisoglu K.

ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY, vol.128, no.7, pp.669-671, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 128 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00402-007-0456-y
  • Journal Name: ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.669-671
  • Keywords: instability, radial shortening osteotomy, interosseous membrane, INTEROSSEOUS MEMBRANE, ANTERIOR DISLOCATION, CHILDREN, MANAGEMENT, FOREARM
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We present an unusual case of an isolated interosseous membrane disruption of the forearm without any fracture pattern. Dislocation of both radial head and distal radio-ulnar joint was presented. Open reduction of the radial head with radial neck shortening osteotomy was performed.