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Side-swipe injury to the elbow
E Kuur1, P Kjaersgaard-Andersen
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Denmark.
The Journal of Trauma
|September 1, 1988
Summary
A severe left elbow injury from an automobile accident caused bone avulsion. Reconstruction with an endoprosthesis successfully preserved elbow function.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Trauma reconstruction
Background:
- Elbow injuries can result from high-energy trauma.
- Avulsion fractures of the humerus and olecranon present complex reconstruction challenges.
Observation:
- A patient sustained a "side-swipe" left elbow injury after being projected from an automobile.
- The injury involved avulsion of the distal humerus and proximal olecranon.
Findings:
- Surgical reconstruction was performed using an endoprosthesis.
- The endoprosthetic reconstruction addressed the significant bony defect.
Implications:
- Endoprosthetic reconstruction is a viable option for severe elbow avulsion injuries.
- This approach can effectively preserve elbow function following extensive bone loss.