Posterior elbow dislocation with closed ipsilateral radius and ulna fractures in provincial hospital: Case report

Abstract

Traumatic dislocation of the elbow associated with a homolateral fracture of the two bones of the forearm is a rare injury entity. We report here the case of a 32-year-old right-handed student who was the victim of a traffic accident involving his motorcycle and a vehicle.Closed reduction of dislocation was done quickly after the accident. Radius and ulna fixation was performed with a screwed plate on the 11th post-traumatic day.The 12-month follow-up showed bone union and good functional result according to the Mayo Elbow Performance Score. This case reveals the importance of visualizing the elbow and wrist joints in forearm trauma and of prompt management of combined injuries.