title: Open reduction and temporary internal fixation of a subacute elbow dislocation.
abstract: We present the case of a 61-year-old woman with a subacute elbow dislocation, who was referred to our institution 4 weeks after a fall. She was treated with open reduction and temporary bridging internal fixation through a posterior approach with a limited contact dynamic compression plate. After 4 weeks, the hardware was removed. One year postoperatively, the patient had nearly pain-free motion of 20° short of full extension and full flexion. Her radiographs showed residual incongruity and degenerative arthritis of the elbow.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Hand Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Valentin
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Neuhaus
authors.forename: Arnold
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alqueza
authors.forename: Chaitanya S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Mudgal
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D001860:Bone Plates; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D020878:Device Removal; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D000092464:Elbow Injuries