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¹Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

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|February 21, 2017

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Preventing and managing posttraumatic stiff elbow involves early motion and proper fixation. This review challenges beliefs about heterotopic ossification and passive mobilization in elbow stiffness treatment.

Keywords:

Elbow Elbow joint contracture joint myositis myositis ossificans stiffness trauma

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Background:

Posttraumatic stiff elbow is a common and debilitating complication.
Management presents significant challenges for healthcare providers.
Understanding its epidemiology, etiology, and treatment is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the magnitude, causes, pathology, prevention, and treatment of posttraumatic stiff elbow.
To identify key preventative measures and effective treatment strategies.
To clarify misconceptions regarding prognostic factors and therapeutic interventions.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive review of forty studies was conducted.
Included studies focused on various aspects of posttraumatic elbow stiffness.
Data synthesis aimed to establish evidence-based recommendations.

Main Results:

Simple measures like internal fixation, immobilization in extension, and early elbow joint motion are vital for prevention.
Conservative treatment is supported for selected cases.
The review challenges the notion that heterotopic ossification is a poor prognostic sign and that passive mobilization worsens stiffness.

Conclusions:

Early motion and appropriate fixation are key preventative strategies for posttraumatic elbow stiffness.
Conservative management has a role in specific patient populations.
Existing beliefs regarding heterotopic ossification and passive mobilization require re-evaluation based on current evidence.