Acute elbow dislocations in athletes.
Elbow dislocation in the athletic population is not an uncommon injury. The literature does not clearly establish treatment guidelines, with treatment being extrapolated from the experience in the general population. A short period of immobilization with early range of motion exercises limits disability and allows return to sports participation within 6 weeks.
Parsons
Bradford O
BO
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, One Gustave L. Levy Place, PO Box 1188, New York, NY 10029, USA. Bradford.parsons@mountsinai.org
Ramsey
Matthew L
ML
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D000092464:Elbow Injuries