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Case #5

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Demographics: 20 years old, Male
Indication: Elbow trauma with deformity

Case #5

Findings

  • Acute posterior elbow dislocation
  • No acute fracture
  • Elbow joint effusion
  • Soft tissue edema about the elbow

Diagnosis

Posterior elbow dislocation

Sample Report

Acute posterior elbow dislocation.

No acute fracture.

Elbow joint effusion.

Soft tissue edema about the elbow without subcutaneous gas.

Discussion

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References

  • Sheehan SE, Dyer GS, Sodisckson AD, Patel KI, Khurana B. Traumatic elbow injuries: what the orthopedic surgeon wants to know. Radiographics 2013; 33: 869-888.

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