scholarly journals Lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) reconstruction for the treatment of recalcitrant lateral epicondylitis of the elbow: a comparison with open débridement of the extensor origin

Author(s):  
Young Min Noh ◽  
Gyu Min Kong ◽  
Sang Won Moon ◽  
Hyo Seok Jang ◽  
Seungchul Kim ◽  
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2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 378-383 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abbas Rashid ◽  
David Copas ◽  
Jeremy Granville-Chapman ◽  
Adam Watts

If left untreated, varus posteromedial rotatory injuries of the elbow result in poor functional outcomes. Surgical treatment allows restoration of elbow kinematics, minimizing the chances of chronic varus instability and early onset osteoarthritis. However, large exposures are associated with extensive soft tissue stripping, a high risk of infection, nerve injury, poor visualization of the articular surface and longer recovery. Consequently, there has been renewed interest in the use of elbow arthroscopy to circumvent these problems. Arthroscopic treatment offers the potential advantage of a swift recovery, with instant rehabilitation, less stiffness and swelling than might be expected after open repair. We present the first combined arthroscopic-assisted anteromedial facet coronoid fracture fixation and lateral ulna collateral ligament repair in a varus posteromedial rotatory injury of the elbow.


2013 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-56
Author(s):  
Willian Nandi Stipp ◽  
Fabiano Rebouças Ribeiro ◽  
Antonio Carlos Tenor Junior ◽  
Cantídio Salvador Filardi Filho ◽  
Danilo Canesin Dal Molin ◽  
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2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-281
Author(s):  
Benjamin W. Sears ◽  
Grant E. Garrigues ◽  
Dan Witmer ◽  
Matthew L Ramsey

Background Injury to the lateral soft tissue structures is common after complex elbow trauma and instability. Typically, this consists of lateral collateral ligamentous complex avulsion from the lateral distal humeral condyle. However, in some cases, attenuation of the ligament midsubstance may also occur, potentially resulting in residual ligamentous laxity after repair. Methods From 2007 to 2011, 37 patients were identified through a current procedural terminology code search as having undergone lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) repair during surgery for trauma to their elbow and were retrospectively reviewed. Results Attenuation of the ligament midsubstance was found in 19% (seven of 37) patients who underwent surgical repair of the LUCL for injuries to the elbow. In these patients, direct repair of the ligament with additional reefing of the ligament midsubstance was performed. Retrospective review of this population revealed no postsurgical instability or need for subsequent stabilizing procedures. Conclusions These findings demonstrate that, in select patients, repair with reefing of an attenuated LUCL ligament promotes stability to the elbow.


2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. e86-e91
Author(s):  
Aakash Chauhan ◽  
Mark E. Baratz ◽  
Patrick Schimoler ◽  
David Ruch ◽  
Mark C. Miller

2017 ◽  
Vol 93 (4) ◽  
pp. 147-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen TOKUNAGA ◽  
Kotaro SATO ◽  
Goro TAJIMA ◽  
Jun YAN ◽  
Yoshikuni MIMATA ◽  
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