In complete dislocations to either side,make extension while the arm is in the position it is put in to be bandaged for a fracture,for thus the rounded part of the elbow will not form an obstacle to it.
Dislocation most commonly takes place inward.The parts are to be adjusted by separating the bones as much as possible,so that the end of the humerus may not come in contact with the olecranon,but it is to be carried up and turned round,and not forced in a straight line;at the same time the opposite sides are to be pushed together,and the bones reduced to their place.In these cases rotation of the elbow cooperates;that is to say,turning the arm into a state of supination and pronation;so much for the reduction.With regard to the attitude in which it is to be put,-the hand is to be placed somewhat higher than the elbow,and the arm by the side;this position suits with it when slung from the neck,is easily borne,is its natural position,and one adapted for ordinary purposes,unless callus form improperly:the callus soon forms.Treatment:-By bandages according to the common rule for articulations,and the point of the elbow is to be included in the bandage.
