Pediatric Coronoid-Deficient Elbow Reconstruction with Iliac Crest Allograft: A Case Report.

CASE: A 5-year-old boy sustained a right elbow fracture dislocation with an associated displaced comminuted coronoid fracture. Acute closed reduction as well as an initial attempt at open repair and fixation failed. This case was salvaged 8 weeks after injury with coronoid reconstruction using an iliac crest allograft.

CONCLUSION

This is the first reported case of coronoid reconstruction using iliac crest allograft in a pediatric patient. 2.5 years after reconstruction, the elbow joint is stable, pain free, and demonstrates elbow motion well within the range for full function.