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Therapeutic options for acute and chronic elbow instability
F Dehlinger1, S Franke2, B Hollinger3
1ARCUS-Sportklinik, Rastatter Str. 17-19, 75179, Pforzheim, Germany. dehlinger@sportklinik.de.
Summary
Acute elbow instability arises from injuries to the elbow
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Traumatology
Background:
- Elbow instability stems from injuries to bony or ligamentous stabilizers.
- It frequently follows dislocations or fracture-dislocations.
- Chronic instability can arise from poor healing of acute injuries or repetitive microtrauma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of current understanding of elbow instability.
- To discuss current concepts in the treatment of elbow instability.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of acute and chronic elbow instability.
- Analysis of injury mechanisms and diagnostic approaches.
- Review of established and emerging treatment strategies.
Main Results:
- Acute elbow instability results from trauma affecting joint stabilizers.
- Valgus or varus overloading can cause ligament ruptures and instability.
- Chronic instability is linked to incomplete healing or repetitive strain.
Conclusions:
- Stable elbow conditions are crucial for effective post-traumatic or postoperative treatment.
- Failure to achieve stability can lead to permanent mobility deficits.
- This article reviews current knowledge and treatment concepts for elbow instability.
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