Der Orthopäde
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Intra- and periarticular fractures about the elbow joint are treated with open reduction and internal fixation. This allows early functional after-treatment. Nevertheless, the range of motion remains more or less unsatisfactory. ⋯ Blauth. Patients with very severe (preoperative ROM 0-30 degrees) and severe (preoperative ROM 30-60 degrees) contractures profited more (relative improvement 60%) than the others (relative improvement 45%). Overall, the average arc of total motion increased 49 degrees; the relative improvement of motion increased by 58%.