title: Distraction arthroplasty of the elbow.
abstract: One of the most common and potentially disabling complications of elbow trauma is that of posttraumatic stiffness. The type of surgery best suited to the patient's need is a function of the existence of joint surface involvement (intrinsic or extrinsic). For intrinsic causes, distraction with or without interposition arthroplasty has altered functional outcome. What was thought to be a virtually untreatable complication has now been treated with an aggressive surgical release and distraction to achieve an acceptable result.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
authors.forename: W D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Regan
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Reilly
mesh_terms: D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003286:Contracture / Q000601:surgery*; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016267:External Fixators; D005355:Fibrosis; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013165:Splints; D000092464:Elbow Injuries