Occult closed posterior elbow dislocation with intimal rupture of the brachial artery in a 71-year-old male

Posterior elbow dislocation with vascular injury is rarely encountered, but it is crucial for every emergency physician to diagnose it. Missing these injuries can result in neurovascular compromise, which in turn can lead to limb ischemia, compartment syndrome and potential limb loss. Having a norma...

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Published in:Journal of surgical case reports 2014-12, Vol.2014 (12), p.rju140-rju140
Main Authors: Dabboussi, Naji Abdallah, Fakih, Riad Rifaat, Kassar, Talal Adnan, Abtar, Houssam Khodor
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Language:English
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Summary:Posterior elbow dislocation with vascular injury is rarely encountered, but it is crucial for every emergency physician to diagnose it. Missing these injuries can result in neurovascular compromise, which in turn can lead to limb ischemia, compartment syndrome and potential limb loss. Having a normal X-ray on presentation makes this injury more difficult to diagnose. In this study, we present a case of occult posterior elbow dislocation with an intimal injury of the brachial artery. The rarity of these cases, the diagnostic modalities and the treatment options will be reviewed.
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rju140