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Acute Elbow Dislocations in Athletes

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CLINICS IN SPORTS MEDICINE
Volume 29, Issue 4, Pages 599-+

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W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2010.06.005

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Athlete; Elbow dislocation; Nonoperative treatment; Surgical indications

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Elbow dislocation in the athletic population is not an uncommon injury. The literature does not clearly establish treatment guidelines, with treatment being extrapolated from the experience in the general population. A short period of immobilization with early range of motion exercises limits disability and allows return to sports participation within 6 weeks.

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