Novel Use of a Medially Applied Internal Joint Stabilizer for Recurrent Elbow Instability After a Terrible Triad. Issue 2 (April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sheth, Mihir M.; Price, Matthew Brent; Mitchell, Scott
• Is Part Of: JBJS case connector. Volume 11:Issue 2(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-04
• Subjects: traumatic elbow instability -- terrible triad -- internal joint stabilizer -- coronoid fracture; Orthopedic surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Orthopedic surgery; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.20.00725
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-3251

Abstract

Abstract : Case: A 31-year-old man with recurrent instability after treatment of a terrible triad elbow fracture-dislocation that was reconstructed with revision coronoid fixation and a novel use of a medially applied internal joint stabilizer (IJS). Conclusion: A medially applied IJS is an option to supplement coronoid fixation in cases with tenuous repair because of comminution or relative coronoid insufficiency. This location may be more protective for this instability pattern and, in revision settings, can avoid a second lateral incision.