'PRUT' - A cadaveric study to understand the mechanism of this rare paediatric elbow injury with a comprehensive review of literature.

INTRODUCTION

Proximal radio-ulnar translocation (PRUT) with elbow dislocation, without a fracture, is an extremely unusual injury.

CASE

A 6-year-old female child presented to us with posterior elbow dislocation, PRUT and incomplete ulnar nerve palsy. A hematoma aspiration and reduction of the elbow joint were done with a hyper-supination manoeuvre to reverse the translocation. She was managed with an above-elbow cast for 4 weeks and showed good radiological and functional outcomes on subsequent follow-ups until 1 year.

CONCLUSION

Early recognition of PRUT and a thorough clinico-radiological assessment are mandatory when dealing with paediatric elbow injuries. Our cadaveric study with illustrations defines the mechanism of this rare injury for better understanding.