Abstract

CARVALHO, Raquel; SARMENTO, Marco; MARTINS, Samuel  and  MONTEIRO, Jacinto. Luxação simples do cotovelo associada a lesão ligamentar interna e externa. Rev. Port. Ortop. Traum. [online]. 2013, vol.21, n.1, pp.85-89. ISSN 1646-2122.

Dislocation of the elbow is the second most frequent dislocation of the upper limb. Classified as simple or complex dislocation according to the presence or absence of associated frature, respectively. This injury is most often treated with closed reduction and early mobilization with good "outcomes". However, it may be associated with complications, especially due to long immobilization periods, such as decreased range of motion, degenerative changes in the elbow joint, ectopic calcification or neurological deficits. This clinical case reports a case of simple dislocation of the elbow, requiring surgery due to persistent instability after reduction. It was made a repair of the internal and external ligamentous complex, with a favorable longterm functional outcomes. The need for surgical intervention in the context of a simple elbow dislocation is rare, although the presence of persistent instability requiring long periods of immobilization, is considered a surgical indication. The surgery can achieve excelent outcomes avoiding complications by a long period of immobilisation.

Keywords : Dislocation; elbow; treatment; surgery.

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