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This report describes a case of a 38-year-old female with complete transection of the brachial artery after elbow dislocation, emphasizing the importance of a thorough vascular assessment in the trauma setting.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>This case illustrates that a routine elbow injury can be catastrophic when there is a vascular injury. Given that the distal pulses can be maintained, an arterial injury should not be excluded based on pulse alone. Rapid surgery and a multidisciplinary approach were able to address the vascular repair and reduce the joint. This case also exemplifies the multiple complications that can occur with such injuries, including anterior interosseous nerve palsy. 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