Dislocating the elbow often arises from trauma, like falling onto an extended arm and hand. The impact felt pushes the elbow out of its socket and a fracture or dislocation follows.
Elbow dislocations are elbow injuries which can be classified as complete or partial dislocations depending on the severity of the injury. Sporting activities such as gymnastics or skateboarding are associated with having a dislocated elbow.
It usually occurs after a trauma, such as a fall, motor vehicle collision, or other accident.
A complete elbow dislocation is extremely painful and the arm will look deformed and may have an odd twist at the elbow. Other symptoms of Elbow Dislocation include:
A doctor’s examination will check for pain on passive elbow movement for extension and supination in addition to tracing the injury history. An X-ray is used for determining a dislocation or fracture. Other imaging tools can be used for assessing possible damage to the joint cartilage, bone, ligaments, and other soft tissue.
