Simultaneous dislocation of the radial head and distal radio-ulnar joint without fracture in an adult patient: a case report and review of literature.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Simultaneous dislocation of the radial head and distal radio-ulnar joint without fracture (Criss-Cross Injury) in an adult patient is rarely reported in previous studies. The pathological changes and injury patterns have not been clearly demonstrated. CASE PRESENTATION:A 26-year-old woman presented with acute pain of the right wrist and elbow after a fall from cycling. Physical examination revealed an unstable elbow and wrist joint. Plain radiographs showed volar dislocation of the radial head and dorsal dislocation of the distal radius without associated fracture, forming a criss-cross appearance of the ulna and radius on the lateral radiograph. MRI images confirmed partial rupture of the proximal interosseous membrane from its dorsal attachment on the radius, as well as partia

SUBMITTER: Jin XY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7160939 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature