Clinics in sports medicine
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Elbow dislocation in the athletic population is not an uncommon injury. The literature does not clearly establish treatment guidelines, with treatment being extrapolated from the experience in the general population. A short period of immobilization with early range of motion exercises limits disability and allows return to sports participation within 6 weeks.
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Biceps or triceps ruptures are rare but can cause a significant disability. Surgical repair has become the preferred method of treatment for the complete rupture, but the decision when to treat partial tears is less clear. Reconstruction of the tendon is the preferred method when patients have a delayed presentation.