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Elbow Dislocation

Category:

Diagnosis:

Description:

Predictors:

Humerus-Elbow

Elbow Dislocation

Acute deformity and severe pain after trauma; urgent reduction then immobilization and rehab.

Obvious deformity; inability to move joint; swelling; neurovascular check essential.

Non-Operative

Therapy:

Light Activities:

Moderate Activities:

Closed reduction; short immobilization; early protected ROM; strengthen around joint.

2–4 weeks

8–12 weeks (complex injuries longer)

Surgery

Surgery Probability:

Moderate in complex/recurrent cases

Indications:

Recovery to Light Activities:

Recovery to Moderate Activities:

Sucess Rates:

Complication Rates:

Persistent instability, fractures or entrapment after reduction.

Sling/splint 1–2 weeks then light ADLs

3–6 months to moderate activity

Good with timely care

8–12 weeks (complex injuries longer)

Predictors:

Good with timely care

Stiffness; heterotopic ossification (variable)

Helpful Devices

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