Elbow Dislocation

Question 1

Articulating bones

Answer 1

• Hinge joint
• Articulating bones:
  humerus
  radius
  ulna of the forearm.

Question 2

ligaments

Answer 2

-ulnar collateral ligament
-radial collateral ligament
-lateral ulnar collateral ligament

Question 3

joint type

Answer 3

hinge joint

Question 4

types of movement

Answer 4

• flexion
• extension
• pronation
• supernation

Question 5

Mechanism of injury

Answer 5

when an anterior force is applied to the posterior aspect of the extended elbow - hyperextension

Question 6

Predisposing factors

Answer 6

• contact sports
• weakened ligaments
  eg. Elhers-dalnas syndrome , hyper mobility
  -previous injury (weak ligaments)

Question 7

Rehabilitation / treatment

Answer 7

• increase ROM by elbow extension and flexion by:

-bicep curls
-triceps extension
- forearm rotations
- grip strengthening exersices

• recovery 6 weeks

Question 8

General information

Answer 8

• elbow provides flexion and extension of the lower arm.
• recovery takes 6 weeks to heal