J Hand Microsurg 2011; 03(02): 82-85
DOI: 10.1007/s12593-011-0041-z
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An Unusual Monteggia Equivalent: A Case Report with Literature Review

Sumit Arora
,
Dhananjaya Sabat
,
Anand Verma
,
Sumit Sural
,
Anil Dhal

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12 February 2011

10 April 2011

Publication Date:
05 September 2016 (online)

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Abstract

Monteggia fracture dislocations are uncommon in childhood. Over a period of time, various equivalents of this entity have been described. These fractures with concomitant elbow injuries are exceedingly rare in young children. We present a case of a 6-year-old boy who sustained a fracture of proximal ulna with ipsilateral supracondylar fracture humerus. We suggest that the fracture pattern can be included under type I Monteggia equivalent on the basis of its characteristics, biomechanics and the mode of injury.