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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 89-B, Issue 6, 778-781.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.89B6.18772  
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Open arthrolysis for post-traumatic stiffness of the elbow

RESULTS ARE DURABLE OVER THE MEDIUM TERM

S. Sharma, FRCS(Tr&Orth), Specialist Registrar Orthopaedics1; and L. A. Rymaszewski, FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon1

1 Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0SF, UK.

Correspondence should be sent to Mr S. Sharma; e-mail: sssharma2{at}yahoo.co.uk

We present a retrospective study of 25 patients treated by open arthrolysis of the elbow for post-traumatic stiffness. The mean follow-up was for 7.8 years (5 to 10.8). The range of movement of the elbow, pain scores and functional outcomes were recorded pre- and postoperatively. An improvement in the mean range of movement from 55° (0° to 95°) to 105° (55° to 135°) was obtained in our patients at one year. This improvement was maintained over the mean follow-up period of 7.8 years (5 to 10.8). Improvement in pain, function and patient satisfaction was recorded in 23 of the 25 patients at final follow-up.

On the basis of this study, we believe that the results of open arthrolysis for post-traumatic stiffness of the elbow are durable over the medium term.




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