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 annular ligament encircles the neck of the radius and holds it tightly in place against the ulna (Figure 1), thereby maintaining the position of the proximal radius in relation to the ulna and the ...

Type 1: small marginal fractures which do not contribute appreciably to stability, and minimally (<2mm) displaced fractures that do not restrict forearm rotation, Type 2: larger, displaced (>2mm) ...

The ligamentous, osseous, musculotendinous, and neural structures at the postero-medial side of the elbow are at risk for various injuries in overhead athletes. The combination of valgus and extension ...

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, ...