Management of Neglected Elbow Dislocation In a Rural Setting

Elbow is the 2nd most common joint to get dislocated after shoulder joint in adults. Elbow dislocations which are left untreated for more than 3 weeks are called as neglected elbow dislocation. Here we present a 29 year old female, case of neglected posterior elbow dislocation of 3 months, post RTA , who presented with elbow joint stiffness and inability to do activities of daily living. Patient was treated with open reduction and ulnohumeral pins as patient was not willing for any other surgeries due to financial constraints. Patient had a good functional outcome, which was measured using Mayo Elbow Performance Score.