Floating Elbow: Multimedia

Multimedia

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Media file 1: Grade IIIA open ulna fracture in a motorcyclist with associated radial head humeral injuries.

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Grade IIIA open ulna fracture in a motorcyclist with associated radial head humeral injuries.

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Media file 2: Close-up of radial head dislocation with evidence of air in soft tissues.

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Close-up of radial head dislocation with evidence of air in soft tissues.

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Media file 3: Ipsilateral segmental humeral fracture.

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Ipsilateral segmental humeral fracture.

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Media file 4: Initial management of the Monteggia injury consisted of debridement and irrigation of the extensively contaminated ulna fracture and application of an external fixator for stability and reduction of the radial head dislocation. The humeral fracture was splinted.

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Initial management of the Monteggia injury consisted of debridement and irrigation of the extensively contaminated ulna fracture and application of an external fixator for stability and reduction of the radial head dislocation. The humeral fracture was splinted.

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Media file 5: Definitive management