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[Transtricipital dorsal approach in neglected elbow dislocation]
F Ait Essi1, Y Najeb, M Latifi
1Service de traumatologie orthopédie B, CHU Ibn Tofail, Marrakech, Maroc. aefouad@yahoo.fr
Chirurgie De La Main
|June 24, 2010
Summary
Neglected elbow dislocations, often causing stiffness, can be effectively treated with open reduction and tricipital tendon plasty via a posterior approach. This surgical method shows promise for improving outcomes in these rare but significant injuries.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Traumatology
Background:
- Neglected elbow dislocation is a rare but persistent injury.
- Stiffness in extension is a common complication of neglected elbow dislocations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report outcomes of treating neglected elbow dislocations with stiffness in extension.
- To describe the efficacy of a posterior surgical approach.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 12 cases.
- Open reduction through a posterior approach.
- Tricipital tendon plasty was performed in all cases.
Main Results:
- All 12 patients underwent successful open reduction.
- The posterior approach facilitated the surgical procedure.
- Functional improvement was observed post-surgery.
Conclusions:
- The posterior approach is a valuable technique for managing neglected elbow dislocations with stiffness in extension.
- Surgical intervention can restore function in these challenging cases.
