Arthrolysis in the relief of post-traumatic stiffness of the elbow

A retrospective clinical study of 34 patients treated by arthrolysis for elbow stiffness is presented. These patients had sustained previous injury which was a simple fracture in 44%. The average age at operation was 31 years with a range from 6 to 57 years. Follow up for a minimum of one year, and...

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Published in:	International orthopaedics Vol. 16; no. 2; pp. 188 - 190
Main Author:	AMILLO, S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Berlin Springer 01-06-1992
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Ankylosis - etiology Ankylosis - physiopathology Ankylosis - surgery Biological and medical sciences Child Elbow Joint - injuries Elbow Joint - surgery Female Humans Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Range of Motion, Articular Retrospective Studies Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents Human Arthrolysis Treatment Surgery Diseases of the osteoarticular system Complication Upper limb Trauma Elbow
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Summary:	A retrospective clinical study of 34 patients treated by arthrolysis for elbow stiffness is presented. These patients had sustained previous injury which was a simple fracture in 44%. The average age at operation was 31 years with a range from 6 to 57 years. Follow up for a minimum of one year, and an average of four years, showed an increase of motion from a preoperative average of 45 degrees to a postoperative average of 92 degrees with few complications and only three unsatisfactory results. This analysis has allowed conclusions concerning the technique and indications for operation.
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ISSN:	0341-2695 1432-5195
DOI:	10.1007/BF00180215