Abstract
Floating elbow is defined as concomitant fracture of ipsilateral humerus and forearm. It is an uncommon injury with high potential to develop elevated forearm compartment pressures with potentially devastating neurological sequel. Several treatments have been reported. Although conservative treatment has been considered in the English literature, percutaneous or minimally invasive fixations is a goal when it is possible, soft tissue and growth plate preservation is crucial for fracture healing, mobility and bone growth.
Keywords
Elbow; floating elbow; pediatric trauma; children; fracture.
G. CARUSO;
Department of Neurosciences and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy; Orthopedic and Traumatology Unit, S. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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A. CALDARIA;
Department of Neurosciences and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy; Orthopedic and Traumatology Unit, S. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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E. GAMBUTI;
Department of Neurosciences and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy; Orthopedic and Traumatology Unit, S. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
gmbdrd@unife.it
E. SPADONI;
Department of Neurosciences and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy; Orthopedic and Traumatology Unit, S. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
L. MASSARI
Department of Neurosciences and Rehabilitation, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy; Orthopedic and Traumatology Unit, S. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
