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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Dr. Mohammed Irshad Basha. , Dr. Vijayasoruban . (2017). A Rare Combination of Fractures around the Elbow: Capitellum Fracture Associated with Radial Head Fracture with Fracture – Dislocation: A Case Report. Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports, 5(4), 272-276. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-380584