title: Complications related to simple dislocations of the elbow.
abstract: Simple elbow dislocations may present complications that are anything but simple. Although occurring less frequently, these complications are identical to those associated with more complex fracture-dislocations: contracture, heterotopic ossification, Essex-Lopresti injury, neurovascular injury, and residual instability. Each complication is discussed, including strategies for prevention, evaluation, and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, N.W., Washington, DC 20007, USA.
authors.forename: Benjamin D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: John A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Johansen
authors.forename: Scott G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: D001916:Brachial Artery / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D010808:Physical Examination; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D000092464:Elbow Injuries