A Rare Combination of Fractures around the Elbow: Capitellum Fracture Associated with Radial Head Fracture with Fracture – Dislocation: A Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Abstract: Isolated fractures of capitellum of humerus and radial head are very commonly encountered among fractures of the elbow. But coexistence of these fractures is rare. There are a few case reports about this entity. This is a case report highlighting this combination of fractures along with dislocation in a 32-year-old male patient who was successfully managed. Keywords: Elbow joint, fractures, surgery, internal fixation
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Dr. Mohammed Irshad Basha. , Dr. Vijayasoruban .
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