
Delayed thrombosis of all upper limb arteries: A rare complication in the closed posterior elbow dislocation in the emergency department
Author(s) -
Ilyas Hamid,
Abd Ur Rehman Muhammad,
Akram Hina
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of the american college of emergency physicians open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2688-1152
DOI - 10.1002/emp2.12612
Subject(s) - medicine , neurovascular bundle , elbow , orthopedic surgery , surgery , thrombosis , complication , emergency department , upper limb , psychiatry
Vascular injuries are one of the most feared complications of orthopedic emergencies such as fractures and dislocations. The proximity of neurovascular structures to most of the long bones and major joints makes them more vulnerable to injury. A proper and repeated clinical examination is always advised for early diagnosis and prompt management of these complications in the emergency department. We present a case of delayed extensive thrombosis of upper limb arteries, one of the rare complications of closed posterior elbow dislocation managed by surgical thrombectomy.