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Posterior dislocation of the elbow.

S G Royle1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, England.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|August 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Posterior elbow dislocations often lead to poor outcomes. Factors like fractures, delayed treatment, and rigid immobilization negatively impact elbow recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Posterior elbow dislocation is a severe injury.
  • It is frequently linked to significant patient morbidity and incomplete functional recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of posterior elbow dislocations.
  • To identify factors associated with unsatisfactory results.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series of 32 patients with posterior elbow dislocations.
  • Analysis of patient data including associated injuries, treatment timing, and immobilization methods.

Main Results:

  • Posterior elbow dislocations are associated with substantial morbidity.
  • Patients with associated fractures, posterolateral dislocations, delayed reduction, and rigid immobilization experienced the poorest outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Certain factors significantly worsen the prognosis of posterior elbow dislocations.
  • Early reduction and appropriate management are crucial for optimizing elbow recovery.

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