Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Bones of the Upper Limb: Humerus01:19

Bones of the Upper Limb: Humerus

14.6K
The upper limb consists of the arm, forearm, wrist, and hand bones. The humerus is the single bone of the upper arm region. Proximally, it has a large, spherical, smooth head that articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula to form the glenohumeral or shoulder joint. The margin of the head is the anatomical neck, a residual epiphyseal plate. Laterally it extends to form bony projections called the greater tubercle and the lesser tubercle. Next to the tubercles is the surgical neck, a...
14.6K
Fractures: Bone Repair01:27

Fractures: Bone Repair

6.9K
Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the...
6.9K
Bones of the Upper Limb: Ulna01:15

Bones of the Upper Limb: Ulna

11.2K
The ulna and radius are parallel bones of the antebrachium or the forearm. The ulna lies medially and consists of a bony tip called the olecranon process at its proximal end. This hook-like projection articulates with the olecranon fossa of the humerus and forms the "hinged" ulnohumeral part of the elbow joint. This joint facilitates forearm extension and flexion while preventing its hyperextension. Similarly, the coronoid process, another bony projection on the proximal/anterior side...
11.2K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Pericardial cyst: an unexpected diagnosis in a patient presenting with breathlessness.

The British journal of cardiology·2026
Same author

Assessing the MYNX CONTROL arterial vascular closure device after catheterization procedures that enter the body through the femoral arteries.

Expert review of medical devices·2026
Same author

Comparative Efficacy of Preservative vs. Isotonic Fluids in liver transplantation: A scoping review.

JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association·2026
Same author

Comparing the uplink performance of 3D and 2D antenna models in THz networks in the presence of joint human and wall blockages.

PloS one·2026
Same author

Neuroprotective Phytochemicals Targeting Amyloid and Tau Pathologies.

Current topics in medicinal chemistry·2026
Same author

Systematic review of trends in deep learning for UAV cybersecurity.

Frontiers in artificial intelligence·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 16, 2026

Development of a Novel Internal Fixation Model for Rat Radial Fractures: Fracture Healing Assessment and Dorsal Root Ganglion Isolation
11:21

Development of a Novel Internal Fixation Model for Rat Radial Fractures: Fracture Healing Assessment and Dorsal Root Ganglion Isolation

Published on: March 13, 2026

411

Complications associated with hinged external fixation for chronic elbow dislocations.

Vishnu C Potini1, Shade Ogunro1, Patrick D G Henry1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Rutgers University-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ; Hand and Upper Extremity Center, Dallas, TX; Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedics, University of Toronto-Sunnybrook Health Science Center, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The Journal of Hand Surgery
|February 28, 2015
PubMed
Summary

Hinged external fixators can restore elbow motion after chronic fracture-dislocations, but patients face a high risk of complications and need for further surgeries.

Keywords:
Elbow dislocationchronic dislocationhinged external fixator

More Related Videos

Novel Triple-Loop Technique for Suturing TFCC Injuries without Transosseous Tunnel
08:27

Novel Triple-Loop Technique for Suturing TFCC Injuries without Transosseous Tunnel

Published on: May 23, 2025

1.3K
Adjustable Stiffness, External Fixator for the Rat Femur Osteotomy and Segmental Bone Defect Models
10:09

Adjustable Stiffness, External Fixator for the Rat Femur Osteotomy and Segmental Bone Defect Models

Published on: October 9, 2014

23.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 16, 2026

Development of a Novel Internal Fixation Model for Rat Radial Fractures: Fracture Healing Assessment and Dorsal Root Ganglion Isolation
11:21

Development of a Novel Internal Fixation Model for Rat Radial Fractures: Fracture Healing Assessment and Dorsal Root Ganglion Isolation

Published on: March 13, 2026

411
Novel Triple-Loop Technique for Suturing TFCC Injuries without Transosseous Tunnel
08:27

Novel Triple-Loop Technique for Suturing TFCC Injuries without Transosseous Tunnel

Published on: May 23, 2025

1.3K
Adjustable Stiffness, External Fixator for the Rat Femur Osteotomy and Segmental Bone Defect Models
10:09

Adjustable Stiffness, External Fixator for the Rat Femur Osteotomy and Segmental Bone Defect Models

Published on: October 9, 2014

23.5K

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Chronic elbow fracture-dislocations present complex treatment challenges.
  • Delayed management of these injuries can lead to significant functional deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of hinged external fixator application for chronic elbow fracture-dislocations.
  • To assess complication rates and the need for revision procedures in this patient cohort.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 7 patients with chronic ulnohumeral elbow fracture-dislocation (duration > 1 month).
  • Surgical treatment involved hinged external fixator application after initial open reduction internal fixation.
  • Preoperative and postoperative range of motion, complications, and additional surgeries were documented.

Main Results:

  • Average ulnohumeral motion improved from 26° to 120° post-treatment.
  • 4 out of 7 patients experienced at least one complication.
  • 3 patients required a total of 13 additional surgical procedures.

Conclusions:

  • Hinged external fixators can achieve satisfactory range of motion in chronic elbow fracture-dislocations.
  • Treatment is associated with a high incidence of complications and a significant need for further surgical interventions.
  • Realistic patient expectations regarding potential complications and multiple procedures are crucial.