Persistent elbow dislocation.
JSES Int
; 7(6): 2605-2611, 2023 Nov.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37969499
ABSTRACT
Acute elbow dislocation is a common injury with an incidence in the general population estimated at around 5/100,000. Persistent (or static) elbow dislocation is a relatively rare problem but might occur due to inappropriate assessment or treatment of acute simple or complex elbow dislocations. Persistent elbow dislocation can be an invalidating and painful condition with a more ominous prognosis than an acute elbow dislocation with appropriate treatment. Surgical treatment of persistent elbow dislocation is a complex intervention that requires extended surgical exposure and arthrolysis in combination with circumferential ligamentous and osseous stabilization. Satisfactory results are described, but complication and reintervention rates are high. After-treatment with a dynamic external fixator is often necessary.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
JSES Int
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Países Bajos