10 Causes of Elbow Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #2: Dislocation
The elbow joint is made up of 3 joints between the three large arm bones. The joint provides flexibility, allowing us to turn and twist our hands in ways that allow us to manipulate the world around us. The joints are held firmly into place with muscle, tendons and ligaments but these joints are not so strong that the bones cannot be moved out of their normal position.
When excessive force is applied to the elbow, it can cause the bones to move out of their natural position. This is what we know as a dislocation and it can be very painful for the patient. A dislocation will need to be returned to its natural position and healing can take some time.
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