Journal of pediatric orthopedics
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Entrapment of the median nerve in the elbow joint is an uncommon complication of dislocation of the elbow in children. Delay in diagnosis has been common. ⋯ If the nerve is intact and one can obtain electrical conduction across the entrapped segment, freeing the nerve and neurolysis should result in recovery. On the other hand, if the nerve is replaced by scar, and there is no conduction across the elbow joint, resection of the damaged segment and reanastomosis is indicated, and has resulted in very good nerve function.