Posttraumatic Elbow Stiffness: A Critical Analysis Review. Issue 9 (6th September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Attum, Basem; Obremskey, William
• Is Part Of: JBJS reviews. Volume 4:Issue 9(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-09-06
• Subjects: Bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Joints -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; General Surgery; Bone Diseases; Joint Diseases; Bones -- Surgery; Joints -- Surgery; Orthopedics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.47
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.15.00084
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2329-9185

Abstract

Abstract : Open and arthroscopic release are both effective surgical treatments for posttraumatic elbow stiffness. Both static and dynamic bracing are effective for increasing elbow range of motion when heterotopic ossification is not present. Some loss of immediate postoperative range of motion is expected. Recurrence of heterotopic ossification around the elbow is rare. The occurrence of ulnar nerve palsy is rare and often requires transposition.