ELBOW DISLOCATION Flashcards
1
Q
Physical Exam Features
A
Elbow in 45 degrees flexion
Olecranon prominent posteriorly
Assess Neurovascular Structures!!!!
2
Q
Associated Injuries
A
“Terrible Triad:”
Elbow dislocation
Coronoid fracture
Radial Head fracture
3
Q
Most commonly affected neurovascular structures
A
Ulnar Nerve
Brachial Artery
4
Q
X-RAY Features
A
Elbow: AP / Lat
Posterior displacement of ulna and radius
+/- Coronoid Fracture
+/- Radial Head Fracture
5
Q
Most common dislocation type
A
Posterior lateral
6
Q
ED Management
A
Long Arm Posterior Splint Forearm in pronation
Referral to Ortho within 1 day (immediate if unstable)
