Clin Should Elbow.
2010 Dec;13(2):266-269.
Neglected Elbow Dislocation Occurred 3 Years Ago: Open Reduction and Hinged External Fixation: A Case Report
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- 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea. hyunsd@cnu.ac.kr
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We report case of neglected elbow dislocation for three years. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A 45 years old female patient presented with neglected elbow dislocation for three years. Since the patient had contracture in both lateral and medial collateral ligament of elbow, dissection was done. After total separation of posterior articular capsule and incision of anterior articular capsule, by manual manipulation, reduction of radiohumeral and ulnohumeral joints were obtained. We applied modified Morrey type hinged external fixation in the elbow and done early elbow exercise. RESULT AND CONCLUSION: Since we have experienced a satisfactory result in the case with neglected elbow dislocation for 3 years by using open reduction and hinged external fixation, we report it with the literature.
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