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Elbow Dislocation: Multimedia

Author: Mark E Halstead, MD, Clinical Instructor, Departments of Pediatrics and Orthopedics, Washington University School of Medicine; Team Physician, St Louis Rams, Washington University Athletics
Coauthor(s): David T Bernhardt, MD, Director of Adolescent and Sports Medicine Fellowship, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin
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Updated: Aug 12, 2008

Multimedia

The preferred method for posterior elbow dislocat...
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Media file 1: The preferred method for posterior elbow dislocation reduction is to lay the patient prone with the humerus supported by the exam table. Place one hand around the wrist of the affected arm and apply downward traction, while the other hand stabilizes the humerus and the thumb is placed over the olecranon, with gentle pressure applied to facilitate reduction.
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The preferred method for posterior elbow dislocat...

The preferred method for posterior elbow dislocation reduction is to lay the patient prone with the humerus supported by the exam table. Place one hand around the wrist of the affected arm and apply downward traction, while the other hand stabilizes the humerus and the thumb is placed over the olecranon, with gentle pressure applied to facilitate reduction.

Posterior and lateral dislocation of the left elb...
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Media file 2: Posterior and lateral dislocation of the left elbow in a soccer goalie. A small avulsion fracture of the olecranon is present.
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Posterior and lateral dislocation of the left elb...

Posterior and lateral dislocation of the left elbow in a soccer goalie. A small avulsion fracture of the olecranon is present.

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References
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Further Reading

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Keywords

elbow dislocation, dislocation of elbow, dislocated elbow, radial head dislocation, ulnar dislocation, radial head subluxation, FOOSH injury, falling on an outstretched hand, nursemaid's elbow, elbow injury, elbow trauma

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Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

Mark E Halstead, MD, Clinical Instructor, Departments of Pediatrics and Orthopedics, Washington University School of Medicine; Team Physician, St Louis Rams, Washington University Athletics
Mark E Halstead, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, and American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Coauthor(s)

David T Bernhardt, MD, Director of Adolescent and Sports Medicine Fellowship, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin
David T Bernhardt, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, and American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Medical Editor

Joseph P Garry, MD, Director of Sports Medicine and Sports Medicine Fellowship, Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Exercise and Sport Science, Department of Family Medicine, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
Joseph P Garry, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Sports Medicine, American Heart Association, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, North American Primary Care Research Group, and North Carolina Medical Society
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Pharmacy Editor

Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD, Senior Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Managing Editor

Henry T Goitz, MD, Chief, Sports Medicine, Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Ohio
Henry T Goitz, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

CME Editor

Jon B Whitehurst, MD, Clinical Instructor of Surgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine; Partner and Executive Board Member, Rockford Orthopedic Associates; Orthopedic Chairman, Rockford Memorial Hospital
Jon B Whitehurst, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and Arthroscopy Association of North America
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Chief Editor

Sherwin SW Ho, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Section of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Chicago
Sherwin SW Ho, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and Arthroscopy Association of North America
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