Complex elbow instability

This article attempts to outline the most current relevant literature regarding diagnosis, pathoanatomy, and treatment options for complex elbow instability. Specific attention is directed toward unique injury patterns, important biomechanical principles, and recent clinical outcome studies. Directi...

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Published inHand clinics Vol. 24; no. 1; p. 39
Main Authors Dipaola, Matthew, Geissler, William B, Osterman, A Lee
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.2008
Subjects
Arthroplasty, Replacement
Biomechanical Phenomena
Elbow Joint - anatomy & histology
Elbow Joint - physiopathology
Elbow Joint - surgery
External Fixators
Humans
Joint Dislocations - physiopathology
Joint Dislocations - surgery
Joint Instability - physiopathology
Joint Instability - surgery
Ligaments, Articular - anatomy & histology
Ligaments, Articular - physiopathology
Ligaments, Articular - surgery
Radius Fractures - physiopathology
Radius Fractures - surgery
Ulna Fractures - physiopathology
Ulna Fractures - surgery
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Summary:This article attempts to outline the most current relevant literature regarding diagnosis, pathoanatomy, and treatment options for complex elbow instability. Specific attention is directed toward unique injury patterns, important biomechanical principles, and recent clinical outcome studies. Directions for future research are suggested.
ISSN:0749-0712
DOI:10.1016/j.hcl.2007.11.010