Open Reduction for Late-Presenting Posterior Dislocation of the Elbow
Open Access
- 1 April 2007
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Vol. 15 (1), 15-21
- https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900701500105
Abstract
Purpose.: To evaluate results of open reduction for late-presenting (more than 3 weeks) posterior dislocation of the elbow in 10 patients.Method.: Elbow stiffness was the main indication for surgery. The mean age of the patients was 34 (range, 13–65) years; the mean time since injury was 4 (range, 2–6) months. All patients had non-functional elbow movement for any activity of daily living. Three patients had associated fractures around the elbow joint.Results.: At a mean follow-up of 19 (range, 11–28) months, 8 patients regained a functional range of movement for activities of daily living and maintained a median arc of flexion of 100 degrees and a supination-pronation arc of 140 degrees. According to the Mayo Elbow Performance Index, the results of 5 patients were excellent, 3 were good, and 2 were poor. Complications included pin site infection (n=2), ulnar neuritis (n=1), and delayed wound healing (n=1).Conclusion.: In patients with late-presenting, unreduced elbow dislocation occurring up to 6 months earlier, open reduction is effective in restoring the joint to a painless, stable and functional state.Keywords
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