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Type 4 median nerve entrapment in a child after elbow dislocation
Gürkan Ozkoç1, Sercan Akpinar, Murat Ali Hersekli
1Başkent Universitesi Tip Fakültesi, Adana Uygulama ve Araştirma Merkezi, Dadaloğlu Mah.39.Sok. No: 6, 01250, Yüreğir/ADANA, Turkey. gurkanozkoc@hotmail.com
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
|August 16, 2003
Summary
Median nerve entrapment is a rare complication of elbow dislocation. A 10-year-old boy experienced Type 4 entrapment, with unique radiological signs observed.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Pediatric Traumatology
- Neurology
Background:
- Elbow dislocations can lead to serious complications, including median nerve entrapment.
- Median nerve entrapment is a rare but significant injury following elbow dislocation.
Observation:
- A 10-year-old boy sustained an elbow dislocation resulting in Type 4 median nerve entrapment.
- Radiological examination revealed Matev's sign and a novel finding: a sclerotic tunnel adjacent to the olecranon.
Findings:
- The case highlights a unique presentation of median nerve entrapment post-elbow dislocation in a pediatric patient.
- Distinct radiological markers, including a sclerotic olecranon tunnel, were identified.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of median nerve entrapment mechanisms after elbow dislocations.
- Early recognition and surgical intervention are crucial for managing nerve damage and improving outcomes.