Elbow fractures and dislocations

Orthop Clin North Am. 2014 Jul;45(3):327-40. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2014.03.004.

Abstract

Elbow fractures are common in pediatric patients. Most injuries to the pediatric elbow are stable and require simple immobilization; however, more severe fractures can occur, often requiring operative stabilization and/or close monitoring. This article highlights the common fractures and dislocations about the pediatric elbow and discusses the history, evaluation, and treatment options for specific injuries.

Keywords: Elbow dislocations; Lateral condyle; Medal epicondyle; Monteggia; Olecranon; Radial neck; Supracondylar.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Elbow Injuries*
  • Elbow Joint / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Humeral Fractures / surgery
  • Humerus / physiology
  • Intra-Articular Fractures
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*
  • Monteggia's Fracture / classification
  • Olecranon Process / injuries
  • Osteogenesis
  • Radius / physiology