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
Fall- Road traffic accidents
- Sudden joint twist
SYMPTOMS
- Pain
- Swelling
- Restricted movement of elbow
- Deformity
- Restricted joint movements
- Numbess & Tingling when associated with Nerve injury
- Absent or feeble distal pulse when associated with Vascular injury
INVESTIGATIONS
- X-ray
- CT scan
- MRI
TREATMENT
NON-SURGICAL
Undisplaced fractures can be treated conservatively
- Medication
- Closed reduction
- Joint immobilisation 4- 6 weeks
SURGICAL
When associated with fractures, ligament, Vasscular & Nerve injuries.
About Doctor:
Dr.KHALEELULLAH is a renowned gold medal award-winning Orthopaedician in Hyderabad. He has got extensive experience of more than 15 years and positioned himself as the best orthopedic surgeon in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. He worked for nearly 8 years in the prestigious Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences(NIMS), Hyderabad where he acquired vast skills and knowledge about managing complicated orthopedic problems. He proved himself as the right Ortho Surgeon with MCH specialization with his deep interest in the area of joint reconstruction surgeries.
