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Posttraumatic elbow stiffness.

G J King1, K J Faber

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Western Ontario, Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Centre, London, Ontario, Canada.

The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|January 12, 2000
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Posttraumatic elbow contractures cause significant disability. Nonoperative treatments like splinting and physical therapy are initial options, while surgical release offers a rewarding solution for established stiffness.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Elbow stiffness, or posttraumatic elbow contractures, significantly impairs daily function and quality of life.
  • Inability to properly position the hand in space is a primary consequence of severe elbow stiffness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline current nonoperative and operative treatment strategies for posttraumatic elbow contractures.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and risks associated with surgical interventions for elbow stiffness.

Main Methods:

  • Review of nonoperative management including splinting and physical therapy protocols.
  • Analysis of operative techniques such as open and arthroscopic elbow release for established contractures.

Main Results:

  • Nonoperative management is the recommended initial approach for elbow stiffness.

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  • Surgical release of posttraumatic elbow contractures demonstrates a high success rate.
  • The risk of complications associated with surgical elbow release is considered reasonable.

    • Conclusions:

    • Early intervention for elbow contractures should focus on nonoperative methods.
    • Operative release is a viable and effective treatment for refractory posttraumatic elbow stiffness.
    • Surgical treatment of elbow contractures provides significant functional improvement with manageable risks.