title: [Habitual dislocation of the elbow in children].
abstract: After a short review on literature the late result of an operated elbow with a follow-up time of 23 years is reported. The actual problems of this rare condition are discussed. Congenital hyperlaxity, a shallow semilunar notch and traumatic sequelae after previous dislocations reduce joint stability. Arthroscopy, X-ray tomography and MRI update accurate preoperative diagnosis. Early operation is recommended to reduce further damage in the joint. Nowadays well proved operative procedures provide good postoperative results.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische Abteilung, Bezirksspital Frutigen, Schweiz.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Schmid
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
vernacular_title: Die habituelle Luxation des Ellbogens beim Kind.