Case Reports
Irreducible Radial Head Dislocation in a Child: A Case Report
Am J Orthop. 2007 May;36(5):E76-E79
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Michael P. Bradley, MD, Robert Z. Tashjian, MD, and Craig P. Eberson, MD
Dr. Bradley and Dr. Tashjian are Residents, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island.
Dr. Eberson is Attending Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hasbro Children's Hospital/Rhode Island Hospital, and Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brown Medical School, Providence Rhode Island.
Abstract not available. Introduction provided instead.
Pediatric elbow trauma and fractures account for a third of all limb fractures. Although the mainstay for most pediatric upper extremity fractures and dislocations remains closed treatment, certain injuries will need operative fixation. In fact, failed attempts for closed management of pediatric injuries are often the indications for surgery. We present a case of irreducible radial head dislocation in a young child.