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Surgery about the elbow for brachial palsy.

M M Hoffer1, G J Phipps

  • 1Orthopaedic Hospital, Los Angeles, California, USA. sribas@laoh.ucla.edu

Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|November 30, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Surgical procedures on 21 children improved elbow function. Procedures like flexor-plasties and biceps transfers significantly enhanced flexion and pronation capabilities in pediatric patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Elbow dysfunction in children can result from various conditions, impacting daily activities.
  • Surgical interventions are explored to restore elbow function and improve quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the outcomes of surgical procedures aimed at improving elbow function in pediatric patients.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of different surgical techniques for specific elbow deformities.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 21 children undergoing elbow surgery.
  • Procedures included flexor-plasties for weak elbow flexors.
  • Biceps tendon transfers (to ulna or turnabout) for radial head dislocations and supination contractures.

Main Results:

  • Four of five flexor-plasty patients showed significant functional gains.
  • All five biceps to ulna transfers improved flexion without supination.
  • Eight turnabout transfers resulted in excellent flexion and pronation.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical reconstruction, including flexor-plasties and biceps transfers, can effectively restore elbow function in children.
  • Specific procedures yielded positive outcomes for targeted pediatric elbow conditions.

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