Question 1

what are the signs of a dislocated elbow?

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Pain and swelling: Pain, swelling, deformity and decreased range of motion. You may also note tingling, numbness and weakness. Get it checked out to be sure there is no vascular or neurological damage as they can accompany some dislocations in major joints.

Question 2

help cure a dislocated elbow?

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Immobilization: Xrays are needed to ensure no fractures. If elbow dislocation without fracture, closed reduction is needed. Immobilization with elbow flexed 90 degrees, forearm slightly pronated for 3 weeks. Usually, ot to help regain range of motion.

Question 3

how to fix a dislocated elbow?

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See your doctor: He/she will refer you to an orthopedic surgeon who will be able to stabilize it.

Question 4

can a dislocated elbow fully heal?

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Yes: With appropriate therapy and rehab, it can.

Question 5

what is done for a dislocated elbow?

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Depends: A simple dislocation (no bone was fractured) is typically treated with a reduction (put the joint back in place), a brief period of immobilization (1-2 weeks) and therapy. The recurrence rate (chance of it happening again) is exceeding low. If a bone was fractured in the dislocation- then we usually have to do surgery to fix the fracture or the elbow will remain unstable over time.

Question 6

how could i treat my dislocated elbow ?

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Get seen: If you think you have dislocated your elbow, you must get immediate attention.  X-rays will be needed and a skilled physician will need to attend this to replace it to normal position either with sedation or under anesthesia.  Fractures have to be ruled out, and the vascular supply has to be proven to be intact.  You will need close follow up and therapy.  Ice, elevation and obsrvation are needed.

Question 7

how do you fix a broken and dislocated elbow?

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Depends on the site : It depends on the site of break and it may need only putting the dislocation back and placing a cast.Or it may need surgery and cast.

Question 8

how much time for a dislocated elbow to heal?

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Elbow healing time: That can vary.  If it was a simple dislocation with minimal ligament damage, it should be stable and ready to go within 4-6 weeks.  If you have a fracture, or ligament damage with instability, it may not 'heal' and still will be unstable.  You really should have it looked at by a sports medicine provider or orthopedic provider.

Question 9

what are good exercises to help a dislocated elbow?

Accepted Answer

How fresh?: Generally speaking, a dislocated elbow, if it is reduced, need to be immobilized three weeks then begin rom.. This is to diminish the chance of redislocation.  If all is stable after three wks, then acive only range of motion should be done.  That is, what your muscles can do to move the joint back and forth.  It is common to loose motion permeantly. Good luck.  See an occupational therapist.

Question 10

is there a way to know if i have a dislocated elbow?

Accepted Answer

Usually dramatic: An elbow dislocation is usually a high energy injury. Deformity, pain, immediate swelling and marked loss of motion are typical.

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