Marginal radial head fractures with displaced fragments are relatively common, especially when associated with a concomitant posterior elbow dislocation. The separated fragments are usually displaced forward and outward into the lateral part of the elbow or proximally in the elbow joint. Ulnar displacement of the separated fragments has been described in few cases, and in most of them treatment...

Osteopetrosis is a rare disease characterised by generalised sclerosis of the bone. Surgical treatment for fractures in osteopetrotic bones is difficult due to their hardness. We report successful surgical treatment of humeral and clavicular fractures in a 30-year-old osteopetrotic patient with severe multiple trauma. Two years after surgery, the patient had a full range of movement at the shou...

Radial head fractures are the most common type of elbow fractures. Although a consensus has emerged that favors the nonsurgical treatment of undisplaced fractures, controversy surrounds the treatment of displaced radial head fractures. Further research is necessary to provide a better scientific rationale for making treatment recommendations. Options for the treatment of displaced fractures inc...

BACKGROUND Open supracondylar fractures of the humerus are rare in children, and the treatment strategy for these fractures is yet to be standardised. AIM We present the case of a 7-year-old boy with open supracondylar humerus fracture that was managed with an external wrist fixator. CASE PRESENTATION A 7-year-boy was brought to our department with pain in the right arm after a fall from a ...

Radial head fractures are one of the most common fractures of the elbow and typically occur after a fall on an outstretched arm. When the fracture is displaced, unfavorable outcomes can occur and lead to early arthritis. Additionally, elbow pain and stiffness due to immobilization or surgical reduction and stabilization typically ensues and can limit one’s overall upper extremity function. Reha...

A prospective study was undertaken on 50 acute, consecutive fractures of the radial head. Clinical examination and stress testing were performed on each patient. A valgus stress radiograph, in conjunction with clinical stress testing, was used to assess competence of the medial elbow ligaments. Axial stability of the radius was determined by the axial stress test. Eleven patients (22%) sustaine...

We tested the hypothesis that children who sustain a supracondylar fracture have a greater range of elbow hyperextension than those with a fracture of the distal radius. Three observers made 358 measurements in 183 children (114 boys and 69 girls). There were 119 fractures of the distal radius and 64 supracondylar fractures. Initially, the group with a supracondylar fracture appeared to have ex...

BACKGROUND Supracondylar fracture of the humerus is the most common elbow injury that requires reduction and immobilization in the proper position to union. There are a few reports regarding the position of the forearm immobilization on elbow cosmetic outcome. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to compare two modes of the forearm, supination and pronation in elbow deformity incidence after closed re...

Abstract Closed reduction or limited open in conjunction with internal external fixation has been recommended as the preferred treatment for many types of fractures, but this technique rarely articular fractures because need anatomic alignment surfaces. However, proposed benefits closed should be applicable to if appropriate and implant placement can achieved. The aim study was retrospectively ...

This case report presents a rare and intricate pediatric floating elbow fracture involving Monteggia-equivalent fracture, ipsilateral humeral shaft radial nerve injury. The unique mechanism of injury highlights the importance increased awareness parental education for accident prevention. Elastic intramedullary nailing was employed both forearm fractures, leading to favorable outcomes. Despite ...