Evaluating and treating the stiff elbow
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Ultrasound-Guided Needle Release Combined with Corticosteroid Injection for the Treatment of Supinator Syndrome
Published on: May 26, 2023
Dimitris G Vardakas1, Sokratis E Varitimidis, Felix Goebel
1Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Pittsburgh, 3471 Fifth Avenue, Kaufmann Bldg., Suite 1010, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
Abstract:
The evaluation and treatment of the stiff elbow are described, as well as the lateral, medial, anterior, and posterior approaches for release of elbow contractures. The results after surgical release in 48 patients that failed nonoperative treatment for elbow contractures in our institution are reported. A literature review is provided.
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