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Abstract
Proximal radioulnar translocation in association with posterior dislocation of the
elbow in childhood is a very rare injury. The aetiology is considered to be iatrogenic,
resulting from an inappropriate reduction technique. Two cases are described that
challenge this view. A mechanism of injury to explain translocation at the time of
injury is proposed.
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Publication history
Accepted:
March 18,
1991
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© 1991 Published by Elsevier Inc.
