Reconstruction Techniques for Fractures of the Proximal Ulna and Radial Head

The decision to operate on an elbow fracture is variable and is dependent on several factors. Careful consideration should be given to patients with multiple comorbidities, a high risk of non-compliance and patients in whom the procedure is unlikely to meet their expectations. Surgery is generally r...

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Published inEssential Techniques in Elbow Surgery pp. 59 - 86
Main Authors McLean, James M., Athwal, George S., Daneshvar, Parham
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland Springer International Publishing AG 2016
Springer International Publishing
Subjects
Arthroplasty
Coronoid
Fracture
Olecranon
Orthopaedics & fractures
Radial head
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Summary:The decision to operate on an elbow fracture is variable and is dependent on several factors. Careful consideration should be given to patients with multiple comorbidities, a high risk of non-compliance and patients in whom the procedure is unlikely to meet their expectations. Surgery is generally recommended for fractures that cannot be reduced by closed means, inherently unstable fracture patterns and for fractures with significant ligamentous injuries in which the stability of the elbow is compromised The aim of any chosen treatment is to maintain a painless, stable elbow, with an acceptable functional range of motion. This Chapter discussed the operative management of olecranon, coronoid and radial head fractures.
ISBN:3319315730
9783319315737
DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-31575-1_5