A 15-year-old male with no past medical history comes in complaining of left arm pain. The patient was brought to the emergency department by his mother just after he fell while playing football. The patient is noted to have his arm held at 45-degree flexion. There is significant swelling over distal humerus, elbow, and proximal forearm with inability to extend at the elbow. What is most likely to be seen on radiographs?
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Although it doesn’t get the spotlight much in emergency medicine, the ED diagnosis and management of elbow injuries is of significant clinical importance. There are several easy-to-miss injuries that can lead to functional impairment. Even minor errors in management can result in long term consequences for patients.
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Elbow dislocation may be simple and uncomplicated, but know the associated complications that occur in this CORE EM post.
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