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Surgical and non-surgical treatment for dislocation of the elbow

Last updated Friday, July 29, 2005

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The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint. Elbow dislocations frequently occur due to trauma, such as falls from heights or motor vehicle collisions. Elbow dislocations can be either simple or complex. Higher energy elbow dislocations are often associated with fractures of various parts of the elbow. These higher energy injuries are defined as “complex” elbow dislocations. An elbow dislocation is defined as “simple” if there is no associated fracture. Simple dislocations typically do not require surgery. However, when a fracture has occurred, the elbow may remain unstable if surgery is not performed. The goal of treatment in both types of injury is to restore a functional range of motion and a pain-free joint for the patient.

Surgery for Simple and complex elbow dislocations. at the University of Washington

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