Patient's question:
My 3.5-year-old daughter accidentally fell and suffered a dislocated elbow joint. She was taken to the hospital for reduction, and X-rays confirmed that there was no bone damage. It has been 24 days now, but she still cannot move her elbow as freely as before, cannot straighten it fully, and finds it very difficult to put things into her mouth. I am very anxious and would like to consult for professional guidance to help her.Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description, the condition has been identified as an elbow joint dislocation. Regarding the recovery period for this condition, it typically lasts 1-3 months. Prolonged immobilization can lead to joint stiffness in the child. For this, once the reduction is successful, appropriate immobilization for a certain period is sufficient. However, immobilization that is too short can also easily result in habitual dislocation. Therefore, it is recommended to go to the hospital to choose the specific duration based on the child's symptoms.