You have sustained a dislocation to your elbow (plus an associated fracture if mentioned). You will have been placed in a temporary backslab (plaster) in A&E and given a sling. It is important that you make sure you can always wiggle your fingers whilst in this plaster and that you have full sensation to your fingers. If at any time you lose sensation or movement of your fingers you should immediately return to A&E to have the plaster checked. This injury normally takes approximately 6 weeks to heal. Take pain killers as prescribed. If you are worried that you are unable to follow this rehabilitation plan, or have any questions, then please phone the Fracture Care Team for advice.
