Dislocation of the elbow joint

Dislocation of the elbow joint - a fairly common injury, both in adults and in children. With this dislocation, the two major forearm bones are displaced from the place where they meet with the lower end of the humerus. Two forms of dislocation of the elbow joint subdivide:

Symptoms of dislocation of the elbow joint

These include:

Treatment of dislocation of the elbow joint

If you suspect a dislocation, you should immediately consult a doctor. in the absence of treatment, there may be a violation of blood flow to all tissues of the hand. The first emergency aid can be provided to the victim before the doctor's examination, attaching ice to the injured joint.

After examination and diagnosis (X-ray of the bone and arteries, ultrasound, pulsometry, etc.), therapeutic measures are carried out:

  1. The direction of dislocation of the elbow joint is the return of the joint to its place. Before this procedure, local anesthesia is usually performed. With "fresh" dislocations without serious complications, the doctor directs the joint with special manipulations. Otherwise, an operation is required.
  2. Immobilization of the limb with a plaster bandage (tires) for a period of 7 days. A gypsized arm is tied to the shoulder.
  3. Removal of plaster dressings.

Rehabilitation after dislocation of the elbow joint

The recovery process after dislocation of the elbow joint begins as soon as the plaster cast is removed. The development of the elbow joint after a dislocation takes about five weeks.

Rehabilitation aimed at restoring the mobility of the injured joint requires the following:

Within 3 to 6 months after the injury, joint stress should be relieved, avoiding sudden strokes of the injured limb, jerks.

As a rule, with timely started and proper treatment, recovery after dislocation of the elbow joint occurs without consequences. But in some cases, this serious injury can later be recalled by chronic pain, restriction of movements in the elbow joint.