AI Article Synopsis
- Closed posterior elbow dislocations rarely occur with traumatic injuries to the brachial artery, making this combination noteworthy.
- A lack of radial pulse is a critical indicator of potential injury, with arteriography being the best method for diagnosis.
- The article presents a case of a 27-year-old male who experienced this injury from an assault, highlighting the importance of early treatment that includes joint reduction, immobilization, and urgent surgical intervention for restoring blood flow.
Article Abstract
An association between closed posterior elbow dislocation and traumatic brachial artery injury is rare. Absence of radial pulse on palpation is an important warning sign and arteriography is the gold-standard diagnostic test. Early diagnosis is essential for appropriate treatment to be provided. This consists of joint reduction and immobilization, along with urgent surgical restoration of arterial flow. Here, a case (novel to the Brazilian literature) of an association between these injuries (and the treatment implemented) in a 27-year-old male patient is reported. These injuries were sustained through physical assault.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4812001 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rboe.2016.02.007 | DOI Listing |
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