Surgical release of post-traumatic stiff elbow

1996 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. S73
Author(s):  
Hughes JS ◽  
DH Sonnabend
Keyword(s):  
Stiff Elbow ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Surgical Release

ABNORMAL ULNAR NERVE ANATOMY IN THE DISTAL FOREARM PRE-DISPOSES TO POST-TRAUMATIC ULNAR NEURITIS AT THE WRIST

Hand Surgery ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 10 (02n03) ◽  
pp. 303-305
Author(s):  
C. J. Yeo ◽  
C. P. Little ◽  
S. C. Deshmukh
Keyword(s):  
Ulnar Nerve ◽  
Anatomical Variations ◽  
Ulnar Neuropathy ◽  
Distal Forearm ◽  
Guyon’S Canal ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Guyon's Canal ◽  
Ulnar Neuritis ◽  
Surgical Release

Anatomical variations of the ulnar nerve have been described at the level of the elbow and in Guyon's canal, while the path in the forearm has always been assumed to be constant. We present a case of compressive ulnar neuropathy at the wrist pre-disposed by a presumed congential variation of the path of the ulnar nerve at the level of the wrist which improved following surgical release of the constriction caused as a result of it.

Management of the Post-traumatic Stiff Elbow

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Odhrán Murray ◽  
Duncan Macdonald ◽  
Tom Nunn ◽  
Jane Mceachan ◽  
Lech Rymaszewski
Keyword(s):  
Stiff Elbow ◽  
Post Traumatic

Treatment of post traumatic stiff elbow using hinge distractor

1993 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Chung Soo Han ◽  
Duke Whan Chung ◽  
Hyung Koo Kim ◽  
Dong Hee Lee
Keyword(s):  
Stiff Elbow ◽  
Post Traumatic

scholarly journals Open elbow arthrolysis for post-traumatic elbow stiffness

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (9) ◽  
pp. 576-584 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziyang Sun ◽  
Weixuan Liu ◽  
Juehong Li ◽  
Cunyi Fan
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Conservative Therapy ◽  
Preoperative Evaluation ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Elbow Stiffness ◽  
Postoperative Rehabilitation ◽  
Stiff Elbow ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Elbow Arthrolysis

Post-traumatic elbow stiffness is a disabling condition that remains challenging for upper limb surgeons. Open elbow arthrolysis is commonly used for the treatment of stiff elbow when conservative therapy has failed. Multiple questions commonly arise from surgeons who deal with this disease. These include whether the patient has post-traumatic stiff elbow, how to evaluate the problem, when surgery is appropriate, how to perform an excellent arthrolysis, what the optimal postoperative rehabilitation is, and how to prevent or reduce the incidence of complications. Following these questions, this review provides an update and overview of post-traumatic elbow stiffness with respect to the diagnosis, preoperative evaluation, arthrolysis strategies, postoperative rehabilitation, and prevention of complications, aiming to provide a complete diagnosis and treatment path. Cite this article: Bone Joint Open 2020;1-9:576–584.

scholarly journals The timing of open surgical release of post-traumatic elbow stiffness

Medicine ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 96 (49) ◽  
pp. e9121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Sun ◽  
Xijie Zhou ◽  
Chenglun Yao ◽  
Keshav Poonit ◽  
Cunyi Fan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elbow Stiffness ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Surgical Release

scholarly journals Post-traumatic elbow stiffness: Pathogenesis and current treatments

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dafang Zhang ◽  
Ara Nazarian ◽  
Edward K Rodriguez
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Options ◽  
Nonoperative Treatment ◽  
Upper Extremities ◽  
Elbow Stiffness ◽  
Open Arthrolysis ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Manipulation Under Anesthesia ◽  
Stiff Elbow ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Post Traumatic

Post-traumatic elbow stiffness is a major cause of functional impairment after elbow trauma. A stiff elbow limits patients’ ability to position their hand in space for optimal use of their upper extremities, and as such, is a frequent indication for reoperation. This article reviews current concepts on the pathogenesis of post-traumatic elbow stiffness. Current nonoperative treatment options include therapy, bracing, and manipulation under anesthesia, while operative treatment options include arthroscopic and open arthrolysis. The pros and cons of various treatment options are discussed, with a focus on the evidence supporting their use, the expected functional gains, and associated complications. Future directions in post-traumatic elbow stiffness are highlighted.

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