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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Rehabilitation medicine

Background:

  • Complex elbow dislocations involve fractures requiring surgical fixation.
  • Residual instability may necessitate external fixation.
  • Early mobilization is crucial for preventing elbow joint stiffness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical outcome of early mobilization in patients with complex elbow dislocations and residual instability.
  • To assess the efficacy of hinged external elbow fixators in conjunction with fracture fixation and early motion.

Main Methods:

  • A multicenter prospective cohort study involving 30 patients.
  • Treatment includes open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) followed by hinged elbow fixator application.
  • Early active motion exercises commence immediately post-surgery, supervised by a physical therapist.

Main Results:

  • Primary outcome: Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) score.
  • Secondary outcomes: Mayo Elbow Performance Index, Oxford Elbow Score, pain, range of motion, radiographic healing, complications, and quality of life (SF-36).
  • Evaluation occurs over a 12-month follow-up period.

Conclusions:

  • The study will provide quantitative data on functional outcomes for complex elbow dislocations treated with ORIF and hinged elbow fixator stabilization.
  • Findings will inform treatment strategies for improving patient recovery and function.