What causes a dislocated elbow?

What causes a dislocated elbow?

There can be various causes of a dislocated elbow.

• Most elbow dislocations occur when people try to stop a fall with their outstretched hand.
• Car accidents can cause dislocated elbows when people reach out to brace themselves against impact.
• Sports injuries can cause dislocations.
• Overuse can also be a cause.
• In some cases, a joint disorder such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome causes dislocations. Ehlers-Danlos makes joints unusually loose and flexible.