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 ...

A dislocated elbow is a painful injury that requires medical treatment. With treatment, you should be able to restore function and range of motion to the arm. A dislocated elbow occurs when the bones ...

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, ...