Treatments for Dislocated elbow
Treatments for Dislocated elbow
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for Dislocated elbow
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- 0.01% (1,219) of hospital consultant episodes were for dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments of elbow in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 95% of hospital consultant episodes for dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments of elbow required hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 54% of hospital consultant episodes for dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments of elbow were for men in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 46% of hospital consultant episodes for dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments of elbow were for women in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 92% of hospital consultant episodes for dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments of elbow required emergency hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
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Dislocations and subluxations:
Treatment
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Immediate reduction (before tissue edema and muscle spasm make reduction difficult) can prevent additional tissue damage and vascular impairment. Closed reduction consists of manual traction under general anesthesia (or local anesthesia and sedatives). During such reduction, I.V. morphine controls pain; I.V. midazolam controls muscle spasm and facilitates muscle stretching during traction. Some injuries require open reduction under regional block or general anesthesia. Such surgery may include wire fixation of the joint, skeletal traction, and ligament repair.
After reduction, a splint, a cast, or traction immobilizes the joint. In most cases, immobilizing the digits for 2 weeks, hips for 6 to 8 weeks, and other dislocated joints for 3 to 6 weeks allows surrounding ligaments to heal. Follow-up with a physical therapist is usually required to maintain optimal joint function.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Arm pain:
Patient counseling
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
Advise a patient with a cast to notify his physician if he detects worsening swelling, purple discoloration of fingers, or numbness or tingling because these signs may represent vascular compliance due to a tight cast. Also, inform a patient with angina that arm pain, usually left-sided, may represent an ischemic event, especially if accompanied by diaphoresis, nausea, vomiting, and anxiety.
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Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006
Dislocations and subluxations:
Treatment
(Handbook of Diseases)
Immediate reduction (before tissue edema and muscle spasm make reduction difficult) can prevent additional tissue damage and vascular impairment.
Closed reduction consists of manual traction under general anesthesia (or local anesthesia and sedatives). During such reduction, I.V. morphine controls pain; I.V. midazolam controls muscle spasm and facilitates muscle stretching during traction.
Some injuries require open reduction under regional block or general anesthesia. Such surgery may include wire fixation of the joint, skeletal traction, and ligament repair.
After reduction, a splint, cast, or traction immobilizes the joint. Generally, immobilizing the digits for 2 weeks, hips for 6 to 8 weeks, and other dislocated joints for 3 to 6 weeks allows surrounding ligaments to heal.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Arm pain:
Patient counseling
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
Advise a patient with a cast to notify his physician if he detects any worsening swelling, purple discoloration of fingers, or numbness or tingling because these signs may represent circulatory impairment due to a tight cast. Also advise patients with angina that arm pain, usually left-sided, may represent an ischemic event, especially if accompanied by diaphoresis, nausea, vomiting, and anxiety.
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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007
Arm pain:
Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
▪ If you suspect a fracture, apply a sling or splint to immobilize the arm, and monitor the patient for worsening pain, numbness, or decreased circulation distal to the injury site.
▪ Monitor the patient's vital signs, and be alert for tachycardia, hypotension, and diaphoresis.
▪ Withhold food, fluids, and analgesics until potential fractures are evaluated.
▪ Promote the patient's comfort by elevating his arm and applying ice.
▪ Clean abrasions and lacerations and apply dry, sterile dressings, if necessary.
▪ Prepare the patient for X-rays or other diagnostic tests.
▪ Administer analgesics, as appropriate, and evaluate their effectiveness.
▪ Treat the underlying cause, such as MI, appropriately.
Patient teaching
▪ Explain the signs and symptoms of circulatory impairment caused by a tight cast that requires immediate treatment.
▪ Discuss the signs and symptoms of an ischemic event.
▪ Teach the patient about the cause of arm pain and the treatment plan after the diagnosis is determined.
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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
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