title: [Ankylosis of the elbow joint].
abstract: The authors present a definition of the ankylosis of the elbow joint as well as of arthrolysis and arthroplasty and give a detailed description of the factors causing the ankylosis. The indication of arthrolysis and the operation time are discussed, the surgical method is described in detail. The type of follow-up treatment is of special importance. Results from literature are communicated.
mesh_terms: D000844:Ankylosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001178:Arthroplasty; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Das steife Ellenbogengelenk.