elbow dislocation Flashcards
1
Q
what causes it?
A
fall onto outstretched hand
2
Q
what is the pathophysiology?
A
pulled elbow in child can result in sole radial head dislocation rather than full elbow dislocation
3
Q
what is the most common type of dislocation?
A
posterior
4
Q
how does it clinically present?
A
pain and swelling over the elbow
5
Q
what investigations are used?
A
x-ray - AP and lateral
6
Q
what is the management?
A
reduction - traction in extension +/- pressure over olecranon
2 weeks in sling and rehab
7
Q
what complications can occur?
A
radial head fractures and coronoid process fractures
