Assessment and decision making in the unstable elbow: management of simple dislocations. Issue 2 (April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: van Riet, Roger P.
• Is Part Of: Shoulder & elbow. Volume 9:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 136
• Page End: 143
• Publication Date: 2017-04
• Subjects: elbow -- instability -- ligament; Elbow -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Elbow -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Shoulder -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Shoulder -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Shoulder -- Periodicals; Elbow -- Periodicals; Shoulder Joint -- Periodicals; Elbow Joint -- Periodicals; 617.572005
• DOI: 10.1177/1758573216686533
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1758-5732

Abstract

Simple elbow dislocations are usually treated conservatively. Radiographs are negative in simple dislocations. Results are generally good, although a small percentage of patients may develop chronic instability. Ligamentous repair can be indicated in high demand patients or if the elbow remains unstable following a closed reduction. Chronic instability is classified per their direction. Surgery is often indicated in the chronically unstable elbow.