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Bracing with Tape and Extensor Refixation of Elbow with Posterolateral Instability Due to Cubitus Varus: A Case
Nikolaos Platon Sachinis1, Knut Beitzel2, Daniel Moya3
1First Orthopaedic Department, "Georgios Papanikolaou" Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Case:
A 54-year-old patient had lateral ligament insufficiency due to cubitus varus from a childhood supracondylar fracture. Arthrolysis/synovectomy and at a later stage double-row extensor origin refixation and lateral ulnar collateral ligament bracing with nonabsorbent tape and anchors were performed. Follow-up at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months showed excellent Mayo Elbow Performance and Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Scores (24-month follow-up = 100 and 2.5, respectively).
Conclusion:
Suture tape augmentation and double-row extensor refixation in cases of lateral collateral ligament complex insufficiency due to cubitus varus may provide improved short-term functional outcomes, from the third postoperative month.
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