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Brachial artery rupture without median nerve dysfunction after closed elbow dislocation.

Natalie A Squires1, Matthew M Tomaino

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA.

American Journal of Orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.)
|July 2, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Closed elbow dislocation can cause brachial artery injury, potentially leading to median nerve issues. A pink hand doesn't always rule out vascular damage, emphasizing the need for thorough perfusion assessment to prevent complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Trauma Management

Background:

  • Elbow dislocations can compromise brachial artery and median nerve function due to their close anatomical relationship.
  • A seemingly normal hand perfusion (pink hand) can mask underlying brachial artery injury following dislocation.

Observation:

  • A case of closed elbow dislocation with associated brachial artery rupture is presented.
  • The patient exhibited no median nerve symptoms or signs of compromised hand perfusion.

Findings:

  • Absence of median nerve dysfunction and hand perfusion does not exclude brachial artery injury.
  • Delayed diagnosis of vascular injury can result from inadequate clinical assessment.

Implications:

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  • Highlights the critical importance of comprehensive vascular assessment in cases of elbow dislocation, even with seemingly intact distal perfusion.
  • Underscores the need for prompt surgical intervention for brachial artery rupture to prevent severe complications.