Hinged elbow external fixators: indications and uses. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Hinged external fixation of the elbow joint can play an important role in managing complicated fracture-dislocations, joint instability after extensive contracture release, and distraction interposition arthroplasty. Application of these devices requires accurate alignment of the fixator axis with the anatomic axis of the elbow. The primary therapeutic goal is to allow joint motion while protecting the healing ligaments. Common complications include pin loosening, injury to adjacent neurovascular structures, cellulitis, and loss of reduction. Although reported data are limited, this technique is a useful adjunct in patients with complex elbow instability.

publication date

  • December 1, 2005

Research

keywords

  • Elbow Injuries
  • Elbow Joint
  • External Fixators
  • Fracture Fixation
  • Fractures, Bone
  • Joint Dislocations
  • Joint Instability

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 33644846164

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.5435/00124635-200512000-00003

PubMed ID

  • 16330512

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 13

issue

  • 8