• Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Dec 2010

    Stabilisation of the elbow in cases of severe disruption of the lateral collateral complex.

    • M Krkovic and M L Costa.
    • Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, UK. matija.krkovic@uhcw.nhs.uk.
    • Eur J Trauma Emerg S. 2010 Dec 1;36(6):587-91.

    IntroductionRupture of the lateral collateral ligamentous complex of the elbow is a serious injury. If direct repair of the ligamentous complex is not possible, then an alternative method must be found to stabilise the elbow.Materials And MethodsWe describe a novel method of maintaining stability while allowing early movement in a severe injury to the elbow.ConclusionThis technique is a viable alternative to hinged external fixation in patients with severe lateral instability of the elbow joint.

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