A METHOD OF CLOSED REDUCTION OF POSTERIOR DISLOCATION OF THE ELBOW

Authors
BHAN S MEHARA AK
Citation
S. Bhan et Ak. Mehara, A METHOD OF CLOSED REDUCTION OF POSTERIOR DISLOCATION OF THE ELBOW, International orthopaedics, 18(5), 1994, pp. 271-272
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Orthopedics
Journal title
International orthopaedics → ACNP
ISSN journal
03412695
Volume
18
Issue
5
Year of publication
1994
Pages
271 - 272
Database
ISI
SICI code
0341-2695(1994)18:5<271:AMOCRO>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
A simple and safe method of closed reduction of fresh posterior disloc ation of the elbow is described. The method does not require assistanc e, sedation, traction or significant manipulation. It has succeeded in 90% of dislocations within 24 h of injury.