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Elbow stiffness: Interview with professor Bernard Morrey.

Andrea Celli1, Luigi A Pederzini2, Bernard F Morrey3

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology Surgery, Shoulder and Elbow Unit, Hesperia Hospital Modena Italy.

Journal of ISAKOS : Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
|September 11, 2023
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Stiff elbow, a common post-trauma or surgery issue, presents diagnostic and management challenges due to elbow anatomy. Understanding contracture types and assessing joint integrity is key for effective treatment, ranging from rehabilitation to surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Elbow stiffness is a disproportionately common complication following trauma or surgery.
  • Elbow's complex anatomy, including three congruent joints and taut ligaments, may predispose it to stiffness.
  • Loss of elbow motion significantly impacts daily activities, as it's not compensated by other joints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnostic and management challenges of stiff elbow.
  • To classify stiff elbow contractures and identify factors affecting prognosis.
  • To outline available treatment options for restoring elbow function.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on elbow stiffness, contracture classification, and treatment outcomes.
  • Analysis of anatomical factors contributing to elbow stiffness.
Keywords:
Elbow jointProf Morrey Bernard FStiff elbow

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  • Discussion of clinical assessment parameters including joint integrity and bone alignment.

    • Main Results:

    • Stiff elbow is classified into extrinsic, intrinsic, and mixed contractures based on tissue involvement.
    • Heterotopic ossification and altered bone anatomy are key factors influencing prognosis.
    • A functional arc of motion (30°-130° flexion/extension, 50° rotation) is crucial for daily activities.

    Conclusions:

    • Comprehensive assessment of articular and periarticular tissues is critical for stiff elbow management.
    • Treatment strategies range from conservative rehabilitation to surgical interventions like arthroscopic capsulectomy or joint replacement.
    • Addressing elbow stiffness is vital for restoring patient function and quality of life.