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Section 2 •  Elbow

Figure 19.15  Photograph of BOSU push-ups.

after closed reduction, the outcome of operative treatment is reported to be good or excellent results in 90% of cases.

Pearls

●● Healing of the surgical wounds and controlling edema are the first priority after surgical treatment of elbow instability. ●● Stability of the joint is more important than ROM; a stiff stable elbow can be surgically improved. The chronically unstable elbow is a difficult treatment dilemma, best treated by prevention.

Figure 19.13  Photograph of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation with a resistance band.

Figure 19.16  Photograph of the box lift exercise.

Figure 19.14  Photograph of counter push-ups.

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