The elbow joint is considered relatively stable; however, elbow dislocations are a fairly common occurrence. This injury frequently occurs during sporting activities when a person falls on an extended elbow. In most instances, the semilunar notch of the ulna is dislocated posteriorly from the distal humerus. If there is no fracture associated with the dislocation, it is described as simple, and the injury is often closed with no bony protrusion through the skin.The stability of the elbow joint due to its bony structure means that significant force is required to disrupt the joint. Therefore, an associated fracture may be found along with the elbow dislocation thus classifying the dislocation as complex. Neurovascular complications are rare from a simple, closed, posterior dislocation. This activity reviews the etiology, presentation, evaluation, and management of posterior elbow dislocation, and reviews the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing the condition.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
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- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Trauma, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain, Shoulder and Elbow, Soft Tissue & Bone, Sports Medicine, Trauma