Elleboogluxaties: snel oefenen voor het beste resultaat!

Abstract: A dislocation with only ligament damage is called a simple elbow dislocation. A complex elbow dislocation is associated with fractures. Early mobilization exercises may prevent elbow stiffness. Case one is 27-year old woman with a simple elbow dislocation. Patient was started early mobilization exercises immediately. Case two is a 58-year old man with a complex elbow dislocation. Following open reduction and internal fixation, a hinged elbow fixator was applied, and patient immediately started with active mobilization exercises. Case three is a 49-year old women with elbow stiffness and joint ingruency following persistent joint instability after a simple elbow dislocation. After arthrolysis, a hinged elbow fixator was mounted. In conclusion, early mobilization exercises after an elbow dislocation is mandatory to full functional recovery. Plaster immobilization should not be used. In case of persistent instability, a hinged external fixator is indicated.