DIAGNOSIS
The person then starts to feel the symptoms of this said physical condition/injury or he/she has fallen or has received traumatic injuries such as being in a car accident; one should immediately seek medical attention in their nearest hospital.
There would be several tests and examinations one would undergo as part of the diagnosis, which is listed below:
- Checking your nerves and arteries for any damages
- Undergoing one or several x-ray tests
- Application of an arteriogram test (artery x-ray) if needed
TREATMENT
There are several treatment methods for a person that is affected by a dislocated elbow, ranging from simple home remedies to medical practices advised by most experts when handling this kind of physical condition/injury, which are listed below:
The simple act of putting ice above the elbow will help reduce the pain and swelling in the affected area (still, seeking the advice of a doctor is best done first before doing this).
Done by a doctor, they will attempt to lever the dislocated elbow back to place after giving the affected person powerful medications for blocking the pain, in which an x-ray will be done afterwards if successful.
A splint will be then attached to force the arm to be bent, to help in the healing process of the formerly dislocated elbow joint. To ensure that the blood vessels and arteries can fully heal during the time the arm is splinted into position for some time and to avoid movement of both arm and elbow.