A comparative study of conservative functional treatment versus acute ligamentous repair in simple dislocation of the elbow in adults

Conclusions: Careful examination of elbow stability after closed reduction of SED is crucial for further therapy. Patients with stable SED should be treated with functional conservative therapy. Surgical collateral ligaments revision and reconstruction are indicated only for patients with manifestation of elbow instability.
Source: Indian Journal of Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research