Dislocated Elbow Treatment

Medically Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD on March 15, 2024
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  • Is deformed
  • Cannot be moved after injury
  • Moving the elbow or trying to put it back into place could cause more damage.
  • The health care provider will examine the arm, check for damage to arteries and nerves, and X-ray the area to check for a broken bone or dislocation.
  • A simple dislocation can be realigned and stabilized in an emergency room using strong pain medication and possibly sedation medication.
  • Sometimes surgery is needed.