Arthrolysis for post-traumatic stiffness of the elbow

Twelve of 14 patients who underwent arthrolysis of the elbow for post-traumatic stiffness were re-examined after a mean of 62 months. Pain and subjective stiffness were improved. The mean function of the elbow improved from 73 degrees to 112 degrees. Those operated on within a year of their injury i...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International orthopaedics 1993-12, Vol.17 (6), p.346-349
Hauptverfasser:	BOERBOOM, A. L, DE MEYIER, H. E, VERBURG, A. D, VERHAAR, J. A. N
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Aged Ankylosis - etiology Ankylosis - surgery Biological and medical sciences Elbow Joint - injuries Elbow Joint - physiology Elbow Joint - surgery Female Fractures, Bone - complications Humans Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine Joint Dislocations - complications Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Range of Motion, Articular Retrospective Studies Sprains and Strains - complications Time Factors Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Zusammenfassung:	Twelve of 14 patients who underwent arthrolysis of the elbow for post-traumatic stiffness were re-examined after a mean of 62 months. Pain and subjective stiffness were improved. The mean function of the elbow improved from 73 degrees to 112 degrees. Those operated on within a year of their injury improved twice as much as those who had been operated on after a longer period. Arthrolysis may be very rewarding when conservative treatment fails, especially when it is carried out within a year of the injury.
ISSN:	0341-2695 1432-5195
DOI:	10.1007/BF00180451