Lateral collateral ligament instability of the elbow.
Lateral elbow support is provided by a combination of bony anatomy and the ligaments and tendons that originate at the lateral epicondyle. Instability is typically posttraumatic in nature. In the acute setting of elbow fracture-dislocation, restoration of lateral soft tissue support can be typically accomplished by a direct repair of the lateral ligament and extensor tendon origins to the humeral epicondyle. In chronic settings, a reconstruction is most commonly necessary using a free tendon graft. Indications and surgical techniques are discussed.
Cohen
Mark S
MS
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. mcohen3@rush.edu
D017885:Collateral Ligaments / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D011182:Postoperative Care