Open reduction can be effective for managing posterior elbow dislocations that remained unreduced for up to 6 months after the initial injury, according to a small study by researchers in India.

The elbow is a stable joint where three bones - the humerus of the upper arm and the ulna and the radius of the forearm - come together. These bones are kept in proper alignment with the help of ...

Nursemaid elbow is a common elbow injury, especially among young children and toddlers. It occurs when a child’s elbow is pulled and one of the bones partially dislocates, giving it another name, ...

Dislocations of the elbow are the third most common joint dislocation. They are often associated with sports injuries in young and active persons, such as members of the military. The most common ...

Unfortunately, it's not a particularly uncommon injury and mechanism that you might see in tackle football. The elbow is actually a relatively simple hinge joint that is constrained or stabilized by a ...