TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Elbow Dislocation A1 - Breed, Meghan A1 - Fitch, Robert Warne A2 - Knoop, Kevin J. A2 - Stack, Lawrence B. A2 - Storrow, Alan B. A2 - Thurman, R. Jason PY - 2021 T2 - The Atlas of Emergency Medicine, 5e AB - Elbow dislocations are the second most common major joint dislocation and usually occur posteriorly, although they can be anterior, medial, or lateral. All require immediate reduction to relieve pain and prevent neurovascular compromise. Brachial artery function and ulnar, median, and radial nerve integrity must be evaluated. Elbow dislocations are often associated with a radial head fracture. Patients with posterior dislocations present with their elbow held in flexion and a swollen, tender, and deformed elbow with a prominent olecranon. Anterior dislocations, although rare, present with the elbow extended with the forearm supinated and elongated. Radiographs should include an AP and a lateral view. The presence of fractures should be noted, as this may complicate reduction. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1181041878 ER -