Treatment of dislocation of the elbow joint: first aid, rehabilitation and rehabilitation

The elbow joint is represented as a joint of the bones of the forearm: ulnar and radial, with a humerus in a single capsule. A radial bone in medicine is briefly called a "ray".

In the elbow joint, there are 3 joints: upper radiolucent, humerus, brachial. The blocky shoulder block serves as a connector for blocky cutting of the ulna and humerus block. Thanks to the bending and extension at the elbow, the movement of the bee-joint is carried out. The globular arm-joint consists of the ray heads and the condyle of the humerus.

Elbow dislocation is a fairly common trauma in traumatology. The dislocation is distinguished by the foreleg( the blow occurred along the bent elbow) and the back( in the case of a blow to the unbent arm).

The causes of dislocation of the elbow

The main reasons for the dislocation of the elbow joint include :

1. Indirect injury , which arose if the place where the force is applied is remote from the injured joint.
2. Direct injury to , caused by a blow to the joint area.
3. In children under 3 years of age the cause of dislocation of the elbow is in the random stretching .

Classification of possible dislocation forms

Dislocations of the elbow joint are divided into :

• front,
• posterior,
• medial,
• lateral,
• posterior medial,
• posterolateral.

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Severe symptomology of elbow injuries

The main signs of dislocation of the elbow joint include:

• the presence of severe pain in the elbow is the first and most reliable sign;
• immobility of the joint;
• lack of sensitivity in the upper limb and pulse below the injury;
• development of massive edema;
• is a manifestation of symptoms in the case of damage to vessels passing near the elbow. Almost always the capsule of the joint is torn, the tendons, nerve fibers are damaged;
• changes the shape of the elbow joint;
• by palpation under the skin, you can feel the head of the radius. On the front side is the posterior dislocation, and if the posterior side is the anterior dislocation;
• fever or chills;
• in the elbow area is observed numbness.

First aid at home

First aid for dislocation of the elbow joint includes :

• Immediate contact with a doctor, do not try to fix the limb yourself.
  

  On the photo of a dislocation of the elbow joint. Radiograph

• To fix the injured limb so that the position of the dislocated joint does not change. This is done with a tire or a scarf.
• Apply ice or a cold compress to the injured joint.
• Check the pulse.
• Alternately press on the nail plates all fingers of the damaged arm. Under normal condition, the fingers should lighten, and after 3 seconds, restore their usual pinkish tint.
• Test the nerve. Checking the radial nerve involves flexing your wrist in such a way as if you make a stop sign with your hand. Checking the ulnar nerve is presented in the form of pushing all fingers of the hand to the sides. Checking the medial nerve is to dilate the thumb with the little finger.
• Check the sensitivity of the skin of the hands. To do this, it is necessary to touch different parts of the skin from the fingers to the elbow.
• When injuring large joints, it is necessary to immediately call an ambulance, a small-to visit the trauma center.
• Do not apply warming compresses.

Methods for diagnosing injury

To diagnose the present injury, the physician conducts the following examination:

• X-ray diffraction of to exclude the possibility of fracture;
• Arteriogram ( contrast X-ray examination of the vessel) or ultrasound diagnosis;
• Neurological examination of ( the mobility of the hand is determined);
• Pulsometry .

Treatment procedures

Based on the results obtained after the examination, the doctor conducts the following procedures for treating the dislocation of the elbow joint:

1. Repositioning( re-targeting) of the , the essence of which is to return the damaged joint to its place. Before using this procedure, the patient is given an anesthetic. The rear dislocation of the elbow joint is corrected by bending or rebounding. Initially, the joint is stretched, and then bent. In the case of an anterior elbow dislocation, the joint is maximally bent and simultaneously displaced back.
2. Immobilization is a fixation of a patient elbow. This manipulation is carried out in order to exclude movement in the elbow joint.
3. Restoring the bindings is the most difficult stage, which sometimes involves the initial operation.

Rehabilitation period

After the first treatment was carried out, a long recovery period begins.

Rehabilitation of after dislocation of the elbow joint should be carried out only under the direct close supervision of a specialist.

Thus, the doctor will be able to cancel or appoint the necessary procedures at the right time.

The recovery process is performed by in the following procedures:

• Elbow joint development after dislocation with medical gymnastics, abbreviated LFK.
• Physiotherapy .It includes a variety of types of warming, as well as procedures in which the affected area affected by current.
• Massage .Massage can be: direct, indirect, using appropriate instruments. The doctor himself will determine the most acceptable and suitable for your case.
• Be sure to adhere to the correct balanced power supply .
• Vitaminotherapy .In particular, it is necessary to pay attention to the use of calcium and magnesium.

Folk remedies during the recovery period

During the restoration of joint work, it is necessary to remember and apply the methods of traditional medicine. In this period they are extremely necessary and important.

If you want to be again in the health of healthy people as soon as possible, you need to take the following advice, then the recovery process will be much more successful:

• Milk compresses. Gauze wet in hot milk and attach to the affected area. Milk has long been famous for its healing properties. It's all about casein, which has a regenerating effect;
• For the removal of puffiness, a porridge made from the onion can be an excellent remedy. In a blender or with the help of a meat grinder chop the onion, add sugar to it. Prepared the composition to apply to the sore spot and hold for 6 hours. Then change the old lineup to a new one.
• Wormwood is an excellent antiseptic. Many folk healers recommend applying a patch of wormwood leaves to the problem area. Cooking it is necessary as well as porridge from onions.
• compresses prepared on the laurel sheet are very effective as a tincture.
• An excellent healing effect is provided by compresses based on propolis. Propolis to insist on vodka or moonshine, then moisten in this infusion gauze and put on the affected area.

A dislocation of the elbow joint is a rather dangerous injury. Therefore, it is necessary to approach the treatment and rehabilitation procedures with utmost responsibility. After all, only correct rehabilitation promotes the soonest return to a full and normal life.

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