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Elbow Dislocation (cont.)

Elbow Dislocation Causes

The cause of most elbow dislocations is usually a fall, most commonly with the arm all the way out. However, any traumatic injury (such as a car crash) can result in an elbow dislocation.



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Elbow dislocation is the most common dislocation in children; in adults, it is the second most common dislocation after that of the shoulder.

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