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. 2001 Feb;174(2):128–130. doi: 10.1136/ewjm.174.2.128

Table 2.

Management of shoulder and elbow injuries associated with snowboarding7
  • Refer to an orthopedist if fracture involves the growth plate (Salter-Harris type III or higher)

  • Perform a neurovascular examination before and after reduction of a dislocation

  • Assess reduction of dislocation radiographically

  • Consider surgical stabilization of dislocations in young patients involved in collision sports10