title: Elbow fracture-dislocations: the role of hinged external fixation.
abstract: Fracture-dislocations of the elbow remain a complex problem in orthopaedics. The myriad of treatment protocols and methodologies focuses on precise articular alignment and restoration of the skeletal architecture. The goal is to re-establish function as quickly as possible so as to allow rehabilitation involving the full range of motion. Surgical management, primarily reconstruction of the secondary stabilizers of the elbow joint as well as preserving soft tissue structures, subsequently provides the possibility of a speedier recovery. If proper skeletal alignment does not confer enough stability, hinged external fixation becomes an integral part of the treatment strategy for the reconstructive and trauma surgeon.
authors.affiliation: NYU-HJD Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, New York 10003, USA.
authors.forename: Nader
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Paksima
authors.forename: Anand
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Panchal
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D016267:External Fixators; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D007593:Joint Instability; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D000092464:Elbow Injuries