Closed elbow dislocation and brachial artery damage. [Review]
Slowik GM. Fitzimmons M. Rayhack JM. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 7(6):558-61, 1993. J Orthop Trauma. 7(6):558-61, 1993. Damage to the brachial artery associated with closed elbow dislocation but without accompanying fracture is rare. Only 25 cases have been reported to date. We present a case that responded well to brachial artery vein grafting, and review the literature on this subject. Operative repair is recommended in this uncommon complication of closed dislocation of the elbow. [References: 30]
Original Text by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD.
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