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Surgical management of unstable elbow dislocation without intra-articular fracture.
International Orthopaedics 2009 August
The purpose of this study was to describe soft tissue injury patterns and report the clinical results of primary ligament repair with use of protected early mobilisation in unstable elbow dislocations with pure capsulo-ligamentous injuries. Twenty-four patients who presented with traumatic unstable elbow dislocation without associated intra-articular fracture were reviewed. Anatomical repair was performed using metal anchor screws and the bone tunnel method. Ligament avulsion was noted in 55% for the medial collateral ligament, 80% for the lateral collateral ligament, 60% for the flexor tendon and 80% for the extensor tendon. The overall mean Mayo Elbow Performance Score was 93.2. Brachial artery injuries occurred in two elbows. Heterotopic calcification was noted in 14 patients and there was one severe traumatic arthrosis. This study showed a high incidence of reattachable avulsion injuries to ligaments, tendon/muscle and capsule in unstable elbow dislocations. Primary ligament repair coupled with early rehabilitation provided satisfactory outcomes at two to four years postoperatively.
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