Complications related to simple dislocations of the elbow.
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.
Martin
Benjamin D
BD
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, N.W., Washington, DC 20007, USA.
Johansen
John A
JA
Edwards
Scott G
SG
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