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A Standardized Method for Measurement of Elbow Kinesthesia

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Complex Elbow Fracture-Dislocation in the South Korean Military.

Yoo-Sun Won¹, Woo Kyoung Kwak¹, Sang Min Lee¹

¹Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital, Daejeon, 34036, Republic of Korea.

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|January 20, 2026

Summary

Surgical management of complex elbow fracture-dislocations at a Korean military hospital yielded favorable outcomes. Tailoring surgical approaches and fixation strategies to specific injury types is key for successful treatment of these challenging fractures.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Military Medicine

Background:

Complex elbow fracture-dislocations are rare and challenging injuries.
Optimal surgical strategies for these injuries require careful consideration of injury patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze surgical outcomes of complex elbow fracture-dislocations treated at a Korean military hospital.
To present optimal surgical approaches and fixation strategies based on injury subtype.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of 10 patients with complex elbow fracture-dislocations.
Evaluation of demographic data, injury mechanisms, fracture subtypes, surgical approaches, and fixation methods.
Assessment of functional outcomes using VAS, DASH score, and MEPS; evaluation of radiographic union and complications.

Main Results:

All 10 fractures achieved radiographic union within a mean of 9.1 weeks.
Good to excellent functional outcomes observed, with mean VAS 1.8, DASH 11.4, and MEPS 87.5.
Average range of motion achieved; no cases of re-dislocation or nonunion reported.

Conclusions:

Individualized surgical management based on injury subtype leads to favorable outcomes.
This study offers practical insights for treating complex elbow fracture-dislocations in a military setting.
The findings support the importance of tailored surgical approaches for these complex injuries.