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Elbow dislocation

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: 18 years
Gender: Male
  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
x-ray

There is posterior dislocation of the elbow but no fracture.

Case Discussion

This case shows an uncomplicated posterior dislocation of the elbow.

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