Radiographically-Occult Injuries Associated with Pediatric Elbow Dislocations

Ulnohumeral elbow dislocations are common in children. These injuries can be associated with fractures or soft tissue injuries that are often missed on radiographs, leading to delayed diagnosis and potential complications. In certain cases, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may assist clinicians by revealing underlying pathology and making a complete diagnosis. The purposes of this study were to assess the utility of MRI in diagnosing concomitant injuries in pediatric elbow dislocations and to identify associated risk factors for radiographically-occult injuries.A retrospective review was performed for all children (0-18 years) …