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'''Luxation of the elbow joint''' accounts for one-fifth of all luxations and is very often associated with a fracture of the radial head, the coronoid process, or a fracture of the epicondyle. Luxation is always associated with '''lesion of the collateral ligaments''' and one should think of '''nerve injury'''' (''[[nervus medianus]]'' and ''[[nervus ulnaris]]''').
[[File:Ellbogenluxation seitlich.jpg|thumb|Elbow joint luxation]]
=== Classification ===
'''1. Humeroulnar luxation''''
:* dorsal = posterior luxation
:* dorsomedial (ulnar)
:* dorsolateral (radial)

'''2. Radioulnar luxation''''
:* luxation of the radial head - usually occurs in combination with a fracture of the proximal part of the ulna.

=== Diagnostics ===
* [[anamnesis]] - circumstances and mechanism of luxation
* clinical examination - examination of joint stability, peripheral circulation and innervation (''n. medianus, n. ulnaris'')
* [[Sciagraphy|RTG]] - exclusion of luxation fracture

=== Therapies ===
* '''conservative'''' - closed repositioning under local anaesthesia
* '''operative''' - if repositioning is not possible, ligament reconstruction is usually performed at the same time

=== Complications ===
* nerve involvement - especially ''n. ulnaris''
* vascular injuries
* [[Compartment syndrome|compartment syndrome]]
* periatric ossification
* limitation of joint mobility

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== Links ==
=== Related articles ===
* [[Luxation]]
* [[Dislocation of Shoulder Joint]]
=== References ===
* {{Cite
| type = book
| isbn = 80-7254-202-8
| surname1 = SOSNA
| name1 = A
| surname2 = VAVŘÍK
| name2 = P
| surname3 = KRBEC
| name3 = M
| others = yes
| title = Základy ortopedie
| edition = 1
| location = Praha
| publisher = Triton
| year = 2001
| range = 175
}}
* {{Cite
| type = book
| isbn = 9788074922114
| surname1 = Wendsche
| name1 = Peter
| surname2 = Veselý
| name2 = Radek
| title = Traumatologie
| edition = 1
| year = 2001
| range = 344
}}
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[[Category:Orthopedics]]
[[Category:Traumatology]]
[[Category:Surgery]]