Category : Journal (elbow) / Orthopaedics
Open elbow dislocations are rare injuries in adults, accounting for <2% of cases, and may occur even after low-energy mechanisms. Their presentation can be subtle, particularly when periarticular wounds appear benign, leading to delayed recognition of joint violation. Early identification of intra-articular air and associated soft-tissue injury is essential to guide timely operative management. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges and surgical considerations associated with an uncommon open posterolateral elbow dislocation following a low-energy fall.
Source : Journal of Orthopedic Case Reports
On : 23-Oct-2026