title: Complex elbow instability.
abstract: This article attempts to outline the most current relevant literature regarding diagnosis, pathoanatomy, and treatment options for complex elbow instability. Specific attention is directed toward unique injury patterns, important biomechanical principles, and recent clinical outcome studies. Directions for future research are suggested.
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dipaola
authors.forename: William B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Geissler
authors.forename: A Lee
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Osterman
mesh_terms: D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D016267:External Fixators; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery