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What are the tests for traumatic elbow dislocation?

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Dr. Richard Makowiec answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Physical exam, xray: These are usually pretty obvious injuries that can be diagnosed by both physical exam and definitively with xrays.

Dr Villaplana and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 8/5/2015

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