Fracture dislocations of the elbow in athletes

Authors
Plancher, KD Lucas, TS
Citation
Kd. Plancher et Ts. Lucas, Fracture dislocations of the elbow in athletes, CLIN SP MED, 20(1), 2001, pp. 59
Citations number
33
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
CLINICS IN SPORTS MEDICINE
ISSN journal
02785919 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0278-5919(200101)20:1<59:FDOTEI>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
Elbow dislocations can result in extensive injury to the supporting structu res of the elbow joint. Principles of treatment include prompt reduction of the dislocation and treatment of associated fractures. The goal is to rest ore joint stability and to allow for early mobility. Most simple dislocatio ns are stable after closed reduction, with early mobility that can lead to anatomic and functional restoration.