Complex Monteggia fracture in a 5 year old

We describe a case of a Bado type I Monteggia fracture with a posteriorly dislocated radial head and neck fracture that has not been described before in the literature. The patient required advanced imaging because of ossification delays and led to an operative intervention to reduce the radial head and neck. This case exemplifies how irreducible Monteggia fractures may necessitate advanced imaging to determine blocks to a successful reduction.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Upper Limb - Shoulder & Elbow Source Type: research