(v) Fractures of the adult elbow

Fractures of the elbow comprise 5% of fractures. Most are minimally displaced and can be managed conservatively. Displaced fractures or those associated with elbow dislocation are likely to require operative intervention. Displaced distal humeral fractures present a particular clinical challenge. El...

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Published inCurrent orthopaedics Vol. 22; no. 2; pp. 111 - 131
Main Authors Ennis, O., Miller, D., Kelly, C.P.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2008
Subjects
Adult
Elbow joint
Fracture fixation
Humeral fractures
Radius fractures
Ulnar fractures
Fracture fixation
Adult
Elbow joint
Radius fractures
Ulnar fractures
Humeral fractures
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Summary:Fractures of the elbow comprise 5% of fractures. Most are minimally displaced and can be managed conservatively. Displaced fractures or those associated with elbow dislocation are likely to require operative intervention. Displaced distal humeral fractures present a particular clinical challenge. Elbow stiffness is the most common complication and can follow seemingly innocuous/minimally displaced fractures.
ISSN:0268-0890
1532-2068
DOI:10.1016/j.cuor.2008.04.001