Compound elbow dislocation and brachial artery rupture.

A case of brachial artery rupture following compound dislocation of the elbow is reported. Arterial injury is a well-known complication of a supracondylar fracture of the humerus, but is very rare in association with elbow dislocation. A reversed saphenous vein graft was used for treatment of the arterial injury and is the recommended method of management.