RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Combined force injury of the elbow joint--the mechanism clarified. JF British Journal of Sports Medicine JO Br J Sports Med FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine SP 176 OP 179 DO 10.1136/bjsm.13.4.176 VO 13 IS 4 A1 G. R. McLatchie A1 J. H. Miller A1 E. W. Morris YR 1979 UL http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/13/4/176.abstract AB An unusual elbow injury occurring as a result of a poorly executed breakfall in judo is recorded. The treatment, possible mechanism and outcome are described. The poor prognosis of severe lesions is emphasised with reference to current literature.