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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 69-B, Issue 2, 199-202
Copyright © 1987 by British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery

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Neglected posterior dislocation of the elbow. A reconstruction operation

RP Arafiles

A new technique for repair of neglected posterior dislocation of the elbow is described, consisting of open reduction with tendon graft stabilisation to create a medial collateral and an intra-articular "cruciate" ligament. This allows flexion-extension exercises to start six days after operation. Eleven cases are reported in which the average range of movement improved from 38 degrees before operation to 105 degrees after a minimum follow-up of two years, with a mean valgus-varus instability of only 13 degrees. One patient had a postoperative infection but all the others were satisfied with the functional result.


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