Surgical repair of traumatic medial disruption of the elbow in competitive athletes. Issue 2 (June 1995)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Inoue, G; Kuwahata, Y
• Is Part Of: British journal of sports medicine. Volume 29:Issue 2(1995)
• Page Start: 139
• Page End: 142
• Publication Date: 1995-06
• Subjects: Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.29.2.139
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-3674

Abstract

Abstract : Five active athletes with acute medial elbow rupture were treated with muscle-ligamentous repair and a spiked washer. All patients regained full strength as well as stability of the elbow, and resumed previous sporting activities within 3 months of surgery. Early surgical repair of the ligament and flexor mass should be considered for active athletes who exhibit gross instability of the elbow on a valgus stress test without anaesthesia.