title: Stabilisation of the elbow in cases of severe disruption of the lateral collateral complex.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Rupture of the lateral collateral ligamentous complex of the elbow is a serious injury. If direct repair of the ligamentous complex is not possible, then an alternative method must be found to stabilise the elbow.
  
  
  METHODS
  We describe a novel method of maintaining stability while allowing early movement in a severe injury to the elbow.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This technique is a viable alternative to hinged external fixation in patients with severe lateral instability of the elbow joint.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, UK. matija.krkovic@uhcw.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Krkovic
authors.affiliation: Clinical Sciences Research Institute, University of Warwick, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, UK.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Costa
keywords: Collateral ligament; Dislocations; Elbow joint; Pronation; Supination; Tension band wire
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