title: The destroyed elbow.
abstract: Surgeons need an advanced knowledge of upper extremity anatomy and function to care for the destroyed elbow. This paper describes strategies for evaluating and treating this severe injury. Outcomes can be optimized with contemporary techniques and technologies. Surgeons need to instill realistic expectations in patients with advanced compromise.
authors.affiliation: The Curtis National Hand Center, Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Graham
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Fitzgerald
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001174:Arthrodesis; D001178:Arthroplasty; D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D000092464:Elbow Injuries