Successful closed reduction and conservative management with traumatic elbow luxation and medial collateral ligament rupture in an equid

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. M. Collar ◽  
L. J. Watson ◽  
C. Whitmer ◽  
S. Hansen
Keyword(s):  
Medial Collateral Ligament ◽  
Conservative Management ◽  
Closed Reduction ◽  
Collateral Ligament ◽  
Ligament Rupture ◽  
Elbow Luxation

scholarly journals In Dogs With Traumatic Elbow Luxation, Does Treatment Using Closed Reduction and Conservative Management Have a Better Prognosis Than Those Treated With Open Reduction and Surgery?

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Barnaby Luke Dean
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Management ◽  
Closed Reduction ◽  
Open Reduction ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Elbow Luxation ◽  
Long Term Prognosis

<p><strong>Clinical bottom line:</strong></p><p>In the available literature, cases of traumatic elbow luxation managed by closed reduction appear to have a better long-term prognosis  than cases managed by open reduction and surgical stabilisation. That being said, it is important to consider that the poorer outcome in surgically-managed cases could reflect the severity or chronicity of the injury rather than the treatment method itself, or indeed could reflect a combination of the two.</p><p>Closed reduction of traumatic canine elbow luxation should be attempted in all cases as soon as possible as this is associated with a better prognosis. Should closed reduction not be possible, or should the elbow remain unstable or reluxate following closed reduction, surgical intervention is indicated. Joint immobilisation is recommended with either a Robert Jones bandage or splinted bandage for two-to-four weeks following treatment.</p>

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