Autor(es): Miyazaki,Alberto Naoki ; Fregoneze,Marcelo ; Santos,Pedro Doneux ; Sella,Guilherme do Val ; Checchia,Caio Santos ; Checchia,Sergio Luiz
Data: 2016
Origem: Oasisbr
Assunto(s): Traumatology; Brachial artery; Dislocations; Elbow; Vascular surgical procedures
An association between closed posterior elbow dislocation and traumatic brachial artery injury is rare. Absence of radial pulse on palpation is an important warning sign and arteriography is the gold-standard diagnostic test. Early diagnosis is essential for appropriate treatment to be provided. This consists of joint reduction and immobilization, along with urgent surgical restoration of arterial flow. Here, a case (novel to the Brazilian literature) of an association between these injuries (and the treatment implemented) in a 27-year-old male patient is reported. These injuries were sustained through physical assault.
