Conservative treatment of congenital radial head subluxation and non-traumatic elbow locking: A case report
Shao-Guang Li*
, Shuai-Jie LV*, Ding-Yi Zhang, Bang-Jian He
Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Keywords: Congenital radial head dislocation, deformed radial head, manual reduction.
Abstract
Congenital radial head subluxation is relatively rare and may be overlooked due to mild symptoms. The diagnosis mainly relies on imaging and history. Observation is an option for those with insignificant symptoms, while surgical intervention, such as ulnar osteotomy or arthroscopy, is often required when dysfunction exists. A 30-year-old man was admitted with congenital radial head dislocation, which was treated with manipulative repositioning. During follow-up, the patient regained the original mobility of the elbow joint and had no recurrence of dislocation. In conclusion, in adults with congenital dislocation of the radial head, we recommend conservative treatment as a first step.
* The two authors contributed equally to this study
Citation: Li SG, LV SJ, Zhang DY, He BJ. Conservative treatment of congenital radial head subluxation and non-traumatic elbow locking: A case report. Jt Dis Relat Surg 2024;35(2):i-vii. doi: 10.52312/jdrs.2024.1608.