Recurrent Dislocation of Elbow

Definition:
Repeated displacement of the elbow; specifically disturbance or disarrangement of the normal relation of the bones entering into the formation of a joint.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Elbow instability
  • Locking, catching, or clicking
  • Pain in the elbow
  • Loss of throwing velocity
  • Loss of strength
Causes
  • Instability
  • Previous elbow dislocation
  • Arthritis
  • Fall on an outstretched hand
  • Damage to lateral collateral ligament or ulnar collateral ligament
Treatment
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • Upper extremity strengthening exercises
  • Elbow stabilization exercises
  • Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
Recurrent Dislocation of Elbow Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Elbow Flexion Stretch
  • Elbow Supination Stretch
  • Putty Gripping
  • Passive Elbow Extension

Recurrent Dislocation of Elbow Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Full Anterior Stretch
  • Wrist Curls
  • Curl Press
  • Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension

Recurrent Dislocation of Elbow Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
  • Wrist Curls
  • Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Rice Hand Opening Closing
  • Eccentric Wrist Flexion
  • Eccentric Wrist Extension