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Orthopedic Research Online Journal

Open Elbow Fracture Dislocation with Ipsilateral Shoulder Fracture Dislocation: A Case Report and Literature Review

Submission: October 06, 2023;Published: October 17, 2023

DOI: 10.31031/OPROJ.2023.10.000743

ISSN : 2576-8875
Volume10 Issue4

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Ipsilateral fracture dislocation of the shoulder and elbow is a rare injury. This is usually caused by high-energy trauma injurie such as motor vehicle accidents or falls from height. We reported a case of a 64-year-old female with an ipsilateral fracture dislocation of the shoulder and elbow. A positive outcome was achieved through closed reduction of the elbow joint followed by the shoulder joint, in combination with internal fixation. The purpose of this case report is to describe an extremely rare injury and to emphasise the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion in such cases.

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