It depends on the degree and nature of the damage, and can be therapeutic or operative. Therapeutic or conservative treatment requires application of a plaster cast or hinged orthosis to exclude displacement. This is performed for the elbow fractures without displacement.
In majority of the cases, it is necessary to recreate the structure of the joint first, since the elbow fractures are frequently accompanied by fragmentation of the bones and joint elements. This is when the operation of osteosynthesis is performed in Orthopedic Center Touch of Health in Orlando. During this surgery, the fragments are compared, fastened with special fixators and then a plastic splint is also applied. There is also a surgery called arthroplasty, which is done in order to replace the damaged joint with an implant to restore motor function. This elbow fracture treatment is performed in case of complete fragmentation of the joint.
As a rule, after such operations, the elbow fractures heal much faster and without critical consequences. For the full recovery, the doctor prescribes physiotherapy exercises and procedures to restore joint mobility and muscle tone of the broken elbow.