Elbow Dislocation
Elbow dislocation occurs when the lower end of arm bone (humerus) and upper end of forearm bones (radius & ulna) are separated. Elbow dislocation can be partial (subluxation) or complete.
Elbow dislocation is also associated with fractures, ligament injuries and damage to blood vessels & nerves.
Causes
- Falls
- Road traffic accidents
- Sudden joint twist
Symptoms
- Pain
- Swelling
- Deformity
- Restricted joint movements
- Numbess & Tingling when associated with Nerve injury
- Absent or feeble distal pulse when associated with Vascular injury
Investigations
- X-rays
- CT Scan
- MRI
Treatment
Non-Surgical
- Medication
- Closed reduction
- Joint immobilisation 4- 6 weeks
Surgical
- When associated with fractures, ligament, Vasscular & Nerve injuries.
