J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1976 Jun;11(2):202-208. 10.4055/jkoa.1976.11.2.202.

Old Unreduced Anterior Dislocation of the Radial Head: Two Cases Report

Abstract

Two cases of old unreduced radial head dislocation in children were experienced in this hospital. These were the results of neglected Monteggia fracture. Dislocated radial heads were reduced under direct vision and the anular ligaments were reconstructed. Follow up study taken 9 months and 6 years respectively after operation revealed excellent elbow motion including pronation and supination. The radial nerve palsy which had been developed in one of the two patients after injury was recovered spontaneously after reduction of the radial head without opening of the Arcade of Frohse. Then we are reporting these cases with a review of the literature.


MeSH Terms

Child
Dislocations*
Elbow
Follow-Up Studies
Head*
Humans
Ligaments
Monteggia's Fracture
Paralysis
Pronation
Radial Nerve
Supination
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