Posttraumatic elbow stiffness

Charalambos P. Charalambous; Bernard F. Morrey

doi:10.2106/JBJS.K.00711

Posttraumatic elbow stiffness

Charalambos P. Charalambous, Bernard F. Morrey

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Abstract

▶ Early posttraumatic elbow contractures may be treated with a combination of manipulation with the patient under anesthesia followed by bracing. ▶ Extrinsic contractures of the elbow may be treated with open or arthroscopic release, whereas intrinsic and combined contractures may require tissue release as well as partial or total arthroplasty.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1428-1437
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A
Volume	94
Issue number	15
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.K.00711
State	Published - Aug 1 2012
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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