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Acute elbow dislocations: simple and complex

K A Hildebrand1, S D Patterson, G J King

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|January 12, 1999
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Elbow dislocations are common and often involve fractures. Treatment focuses on joint reduction, fracture stabilization, and early motion for better outcomes in simple cases.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Elbow dislocations rank as the second most frequent joint dislocations in adults.
  • A significant proportion, up to 20%, of elbow dislocations occur concurrently with fractures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the management principles for elbow dislocations, particularly those associated with fractures.
  • To differentiate the prognosis between simple elbow dislocations and complex fracture-dislocations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of treatment principles including joint reduction and fracture stabilization.
  • Discussion of surgical interventions like ligament repair/reconstruction and external fixators for stability.
  • Analysis of outcomes based on dislocation complexity.

Main Results:

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  • Standard treatment involves joint reduction, fracture stabilization, and promoting early motion.
  • Ligamentous repair or reconstruction and hinged external fixators may be required for stability to enable early motion.
  • Simple dislocations generally present a more favorable prognosis compared to complex fracture-dislocations.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of elbow dislocations hinges on prompt reduction, stabilization of any associated fractures, and facilitating early joint movement.
  • Complex fracture-dislocations necessitate advanced interventions and carry a guarded prognosis.
  • Restoring stability is paramount for achieving early motion and optimizing patient outcomes.