Arthrolysis in the relief of post-traumatic stiffness of the elbow.
A retrospective clinical study of 34 patients treated by arthrolysis for elbow stiffness is presented. These patients had sustained previous injury which was a simple fracture in 44%. The average age at operation was 31 years with a range from 6 to 57 years. Follow up for a minimum of one year, and an average of four years, showed an increase of motion from a preoperative average of 45 degrees to a postoperative average of 92 degrees with few complications and only three unsatisfactory results. This analysis has allowed conclusions concerning the technique and indications for operation.
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D000092464:Elbow Injuries