Management of Elbow Trauma: Anatomy and Exposures.
The elbow is a complex joint from the anatomic and biomechanical point of view. A thorough understanding of elbow anatomy greatly aids the surgeon in dealing with elbow trauma. The close vicinity of neurovascular structures should always be kept in mind when selecting a surgical approach. Any approach to the elbow needs to be safe and versatile. Knowledge of the attachment and orientation of elbow ligaments reduces the risk of inadvertent intraoperative injury and/or postoperative instability. Surgeons dealing with elbow trauma should have a good working understanding of elbow anatomy and the available approaches to effectively and efficiently conduct the surgical procedure to maximize outcomes and minimize complications.
Shoulder and Elbow Unit, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, Madrid 28046, Spain. Electronic address: raulbarco@hotmail.com.
Raul
R
Barco
Shoulder and Elbow Unit, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, Madrid 28046, Spain.
Samuel A
SA
Antuña
D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D017885:Collateral Ligaments / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D004550:Elbow / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
Anatomy; Dislocation; Elbow; Exposures; Fracture; Surgical approaches