title: Improvised external fixator device to restore motion in a neglected elbow dislocation.
abstract: Neglected posterior dislocation of the elbow is a common problem in developing countries. One acceptable form of treatment is open reduction and transarticular Steinmann pin fixation. However, this leads to a stable but stiff elbow. We used an improvised external fixator after open reduction in two cases, which allowed for early mobilisation with adequate stability. This option can be considered when modern implants are not available.
authors.affiliation: Central Institute of Orthopaedics, Safdarjang Hospital and Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, New Delhi 110029, India. drvikas@hotmail.com
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yadav
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D004867:Equipment Design; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D016896:Treatment Outcome