Elbow dislocation usually results from a fall on the outstretched hand. It may be due to soft tissue disruption only (simple) or have an associated fracture (complex).
The stability of the elbow will dictate treatment. A stable elbow will be treated with early motion to prevent stiffness. Unstable elbows will require either immobilization or limited range of motion until the ligaments heal. Complex dislocations often require surgery to restore stability.
ProOrtho is pleased to announce that Mark D. Kohn, MD, has joined our practice. Dr. Kohn is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacements, including anterior and posterior approach hip replacement, partial knee replacement, revision surgeries, and robotic-assisted techniques. Dr. Kohn earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School …
Starting March 15th 2025, ProOrtho will offer walk-in clinic hours on Saturdays from 10am to 6pm for patients with minor orthopedic injuries. If think you might have broken, strained or sprained something or just have a painful bump or bruise, you can now get expert orthopedic care on Saturdays—without the long wait times of urgent care or the ER. …
Warmer temps and glimpses of sun are giving us all the spring feels! Many get inspired this time of year to clean up and get organized—give the house a scrub, open up the windows, put your winter wardrobe in storage. As if checking these chores off your to-do list isn’t satisfying enough, you can also …
