Repeated Floating Elbow Injury After High-Energy Trauma
Author Information
Author(s): Galasso Olimpio, Mariconda Massimo, Gasparini Giorgio
Primary Institution: Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, School of Medicine, Magna Græcia University, Catanzaro, Italy
Hypothesis
Can a floating elbow injury recur in the same limb after a previous injury?
Conclusion
The case illustrates that satisfactory outcomes can be achieved even after a recurrent floating elbow injury with appropriate surgical intervention.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a previous floating elbow injury treated with ORIF.
- The second injury occurred 3 years later after a motorcycle accident.
- Satisfactory functional outcomes were reported at 18-month follow-up.
Takeaway
A man had a serious arm injury from a motorcycle accident, and after healing, he got hurt again in the same spot. Doctors were able to fix it again, and he felt better afterward.
Methodology
The patient underwent open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for the fractures, followed by rehabilitation and follow-up assessments.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 28-year-old man with a history of floating elbow injury.
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