When a Period of Continuous Immobilization of the Elbow Is

Multiple Choice

When a period of continuous immobilization of the elbow is required after trauma or surgery, the elbow often is positioned in only a moderate amount of flexion (20° to 30°) rather than 90° of flexion.This position is selected to:

A) Decrease the risk of ulnar neuropathy from compression of the ulnar nerve in the cubital tunnel.
B) Decrease the risk of radial neuropathy from compression of the radial nerve in the cubital tunnel.
C) Decrease the risk of median nerve neuropathy from compression in the cubital tunnel.
D) Decrease the risk of overstretching the lateral collateral ligament complex of the elbow that could cause posterior translation of the radial head.