Simultaneous monteggia type I fracture equivalent with ipsilateral fracture of the distal radius and ulna in a child: a case report

Simultaneous monteggia type I fracture equivalent with ipsilateral fracture of the distal radius and ulna in a child: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Simultaneous Monteggia injuries of the elbow and ipsilateral distal radius and ulna fractures are very rare.</p> <p>Case Presentation</p> <p>A unique case of a type I Monteggia fracture equivalent with ipsil...

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Main Authors: Sood Asheesh, Khan Osman, Bagga Tajesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-06-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/2/1/190
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spelling doaj-653a0c57d3254e0daaf6e9a493bd8c042020-11-25T01:54:34ZengBMCJournal of Medical Case Reports1752-19472008-06-012119010.1186/1752-1947-2-190Simultaneous monteggia type I fracture equivalent with ipsilateral fracture of the distal radius and ulna in a child: a case reportSood AsheeshKhan OsmanBagga Tajesh<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Simultaneous Monteggia injuries of the elbow and ipsilateral distal radius and ulna fractures are very rare.</p> <p>Case Presentation</p> <p>A unique case of a type I Monteggia fracture equivalent with ipsilateral fracture of the distal radius and ulna (Salter-Harris type II) in a child is reported. We describe the management of this unique fracture and discuss the possible mechanism of injury.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>We have highlighted a rare combination of injuries. Early recognition and prompt surgical intervention can lead to a satisfactory outcome even in these complex injuries.</p> http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/2/1/190
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author Sood Asheesh
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Bagga Tajesh
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Simultaneous monteggia type I fracture equivalent with ipsilateral fracture of the distal radius and ulna in a child: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports
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title Simultaneous monteggia type I fracture equivalent with ipsilateral fracture of the distal radius and ulna in a child: a case report
title_short Simultaneous monteggia type I fracture equivalent with ipsilateral fracture of the distal radius and ulna in a child: a case report
title_full Simultaneous monteggia type I fracture equivalent with ipsilateral fracture of the distal radius and ulna in a child: a case report
title_fullStr Simultaneous monteggia type I fracture equivalent with ipsilateral fracture of the distal radius and ulna in a child: a case report
title_full_unstemmed Simultaneous monteggia type I fracture equivalent with ipsilateral fracture of the distal radius and ulna in a child: a case report
title_sort simultaneous monteggia type i fracture equivalent with ipsilateral fracture of the distal radius and ulna in a child: a case report
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series Journal of Medical Case Reports
issn 1752-1947
publishDate 2008-06-01
description <p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Simultaneous Monteggia injuries of the elbow and ipsilateral distal radius and ulna fractures are very rare.</p> <p>Case Presentation</p> <p>A unique case of a type I Monteggia fracture equivalent with ipsilateral fracture of the distal radius and ulna (Salter-Harris type II) in a child is reported. We describe the management of this unique fracture and discuss the possible mechanism of injury.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>We have highlighted a rare combination of injuries. Early recognition and prompt surgical intervention can lead to a satisfactory outcome even in these complex injuries.</p>
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