| Intra-articular median nerve incarceration after spontaneous reduction of a pediatric elbow dislocation: case report and review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 20179558 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Intra-articular incarceration of the median nerve after closed reduction of an elbow dislocation is a rare and potentially devastating complication. We report the case of a 4-year-old boy who had an entrapment of the median nerve after spontaneous reduction of a posterior dislocation. All the cases previously reported in the literature are reviewed. The diagnostic algorithm and treatment options are discussed. This is the only case in the literature in which spontaneous reduction of the dislocation occurred before medical evaluation. This scenario can occur in children as young as 4 years of age. Although incarceration of the median nerve after an elbow dislocation is an uncommon complication, it must be recognized early and explored to prevent permanent disability. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV. |
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Authors:
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Dave Simon; Julio Javier Masquijo; Mary Jean Duncan; Ken Kontio |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of pediatric orthopedics Volume: 30 ISSN: 1539-2570 ISO Abbreviation: J Pediatr Orthop Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-24 Completed Date: 2010-05-19 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8109053 Medline TA: J Pediatr Orthop Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 125-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Algorithms Child, Preschool Dislocations / complications* Elbow Joint / injuries* Humans Male Median Nerve* Nerve Compression Syndromes / diagnosis, etiology* |
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