Isolated posterior elbow dislocation in a one-year-old child: a case report

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Orthopedics
• Trauma Surgery

Background:

• Elbow dislocations are infrequent in pediatric patients.
• Posterior dislocations are most common, often accompanied by fractures.

Observation:

• A case of isolated posterior elbow dislocation in an 18-month-old child is presented.
• This represents the youngest reported case in the English literature.

Findings:

• The injury was managed with closed reduction under general anesthesia.
• Immobilization in a plaster back-slab for two weeks was employed.
• The patient achieved a full, pain-free range of motion post-treatment.

Implications:

• This case expands the understanding of pediatric elbow trauma.
• It highlights the possibility of isolated dislocations even in very young children.
• Successful non-operative management is demonstrated for this rare injury.