Question 1

how can a boxer continue his work if he dislocated his elbow?

Accepted Answer

Depends On Injury: There are several types and degrees of elbow dislocations.  How soon a boxer could return to full activity would depend on the injury and rehab.  During rehab, there are activities in boxing that they will be able to do.  They will be able to increase the level of activities as their rehab progress.

Question 2

help cure a dislocated elbow?

Accepted Answer

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 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 4

can i fly with a dislocated elbow?

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Yes for treatment: If you are stranded  in a remote area , otherwise you need immediate treatment  as if untreated may lead to serious complications.

Question 5

does a dislocated elbow affect your entire arm?

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Yes: Many muscles from your forearm and upper arm cross the elbow , as do nerves and blood vessels, any of these can be disrupted all can be strained.  It can make your neck hurt also.

Question 6

what is the best treatment for a dislocated elbow?

Accepted Answer

Reduce joint: X-rays need to be performed to ensure no fractures in addition to dislocation. Concomitant fractures demand additional consideration, and may change treatment. Assuming no fractures, vast majority of dislocations are managed with brief period of immobilization (3weeks), followed by rehab.

Question 7

what is the treatment for for patients with dislocated elbow?

Accepted Answer

Reduction: The elbow needs to be reduced (set in place) and then assessed for bone and ligament damage that may have occurred with the dislocation.

Question 8

how to fix a dislocated elbow?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

can a dislocated elbow fully heal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: With appropriate therapy and rehab, it can.

Question 10

what is done for a dislocated elbow?

Accepted Answer

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.

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