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Successful Closed Reduction of a Lateral Elbow Dislocation.
Kenya Watanabe1, Takuma Fukuzawa1, Katsuhiro Mitsui1
1Department of Orthopedics, Nagano Prefectural Suzaka Hospital, Suzaka, Nagano, Japan.
Case Reports in Orthopedics
|January 19, 2017
Summary
This case report details a rare lateral elbow dislocation successfully treated with closed reduction. Early physiotherapy after nonoperative reduction achieved full elbow function without complications.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Traumatology
Background:
- Lateral elbow dislocation is an uncommon injury.
- Closed reduction for this condition is infrequently reported.
- Swelling and soft tissue interposition can complicate reduction.
Observation:
- A case of lateral elbow dislocation presented challenges due to swelling and soft tissue interposition.
- A nonoperative reduction technique was employed under mild sedation.
Findings:
- The closed reduction was successful, avoiding surgical intervention.
- Early physiotherapy was initiated to prevent joint stiffness.
- The patient regained a normal range of elbow movement and function.
Implications:
- This case highlights the efficacy of nonoperative management for lateral elbow dislocations.
- Early physiotherapy is crucial for optimal outcomes in elbow trauma.
- Conservative treatment can be a viable option for rare elbow dislocations.
