How does elbow dislocate reset

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My cousin is a basketball player, majoring in basketball. Now he has been playing games everywhere. A few days ago, he accidentally dislocated his right arm. At that time, his arm began to be paralyzed, so he went to the hospital to have a reduction. Now he is in treatment. Today, let me learn how to reset the dislocation of the lower elbow.

How does elbow dislocate reset

The first step: the dislocation should be reset in time, the earlier the better. After reduction, the joint should be fixed in a stable position for 2-4 weeks. After the removal of fixation, active functional exercise should be carried out to help restore joint function. If manual reduction fails, open reduction should be performed.

Step 2: plaster fixation should be performed for at least three weeks after reduction of elbow dislocation, and the fixation time should be extended for those with fracture. Fixation can lead to joint adhesion, joint capsule contracture and joint stiffness, but it must be fixed after reduction, and the recovery of function can only be achieved by removing the plaster.

The third step: belong to dislocation, after reduction, plaster is fixed, because the bandage is too tight caused by edema, so blister. At present, you need to raise the affected limb and adjust the tightness of the bandage. It can be disinfected with Iodophor and then pumped with syringe. Don't take off the skin to avoid infection.

matters needing attention

Elbow dislocation after the general reduction treatment, in the reduction treatment, if there is no further damage, you can go home to treat yourself, but pay attention not to use great strength to lift things, must have a good rest.