Question 1

what to do if i found out my dislocated elbow was popped back in wrong, what should i do?

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See a specialist.: Dislocated elbows are a serious orthopedic condition. You should see an orthopedic elbow surgeon, who could determine what the best course of action should be. Sometimes there could be a lose body in the joint, or a fracture, which may require surgical care.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

can a dislocated elbow fully heal?

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Yes: With appropriate therapy and rehab, it can.

Question 7

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 8

how could i treat my dislocated elbow ?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what are the signs of a dislocated elbow?

Accepted Answer

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 10

how do you fix a broken and dislocated elbow?

Accepted Answer

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.

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