Elbow dislocations in adults and children.

Clin Sports Med

Northern Territory Clinical School, Royal Darwin Hospital, PO Box 41326, Casuarina, Darwin NT 0811, Australia.

Published: October 2004

Elbow dislocations occur following acute trauma to the elbow with associated disruption of the ligamentous complexes of the elbow. Observations regarding the details of ligament injuries are presented. Clinical presentation, examination, and investigations are included. Details of the management of dislocations including management of complex cases that require repair or reconstruction of the ligamentous complexes are included.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.csm.2004.04.014DOI Listing

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