Case report: Pediatric floating elbow fracture with monteggia-equivalent lesion, ipsilateral humeral shaft fracture, and radial nerve injury: a unique case and favorable treatment outcomes.

This case report presents a rare and intricate pediatric floating elbow fracture involving a Monteggia-equivalent fracture, ipsilateral humeral shaft fracture, and radial nerve injury. The unique mechanism of injury highlights the importance of increased awareness and parental education for accident prevention. Elastic intramedullary nailing was employed for both humeral shaft and forearm fractures, leading to favorable outcomes. Despite the severity of the fractures and radial nerve injury, the prognosis was positive, with nerve function restoration and satisfactory functional recovery. However, the development of avascular necrosis of the radial head remains a challenge, emphasizing the need for further research to better understand and manage these uncommon and complex injuries.

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