Hanging arm method for reduction of dislocated elbow

J Emerg Med. 1993 Mar-Apr;11(2):161-2. doi: 10.1016/0736-4679(93)90512-6.

Abstract

This paper describes two patients with posterior dislocation of the elbow in whom the dislocation was reduced atraumatically by a modified hanging arm method not previously described. Further research is recommended to evaluate this method.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Elbow Joint*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / therapy*
  • Male