Traumatic radial head dislocation in a child with no other associated dislocation/fracture

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Abstract

We present a case report of a 5-year-old girl who presented with a traumatic isolated anteromedial dislocation of her left radial head, without any associated fractures or dislocations in the ipsilateral limb. This is a rare elbow injury and a condition that is easily missed on initial presentation.

Keywords

Radial head Dislocation 

Luxation de la tête radiale chez un enfant

Résumé

Les auteurs présentent un cas de luxation traumatique isolée de la tête radiale chez une fillette de 5 ans; la luxation antéromédiale n’était associée à aucune autre lésion, fracture ou luxation. Cette lésion rare du coude peut facilement passer inaperçue au stade initial.

Mots clés

Tête radiale Luxation 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Bristol Royal Infirmary BristolUK

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