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==Background==
*Ulna fx (proximal third) + radial head dislocation
*Easy to overlook the radial head dislocation (will result in worse outcome)


==Clinical Features==
*Pain/swelling at elbow
*Radial head may be palpable in an anterolatera or posterolateral location


==Management==
*Consult ortho in the ED; likely requires ORIF


==See Also==
==See Also==

Revision as of 23:36, 7 March 2012

Background

  • Ulna fx (proximal third) + radial head dislocation
  • Easy to overlook the radial head dislocation (will result in worse outcome)

Clinical Features

  • Pain/swelling at elbow
  • Radial head may be palpable in an anterolatera or posterolateral location

Management

  • Consult ortho in the ED; likely requires ORIF

See Also

Forearm Fracture

Source

  • Tintinalli