[Hinged Elbow External Fixation for Severe Elbow Stiffness].

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The elbow is a highly constrained synovial hinge joint that frequently becomes stiff after injury. Grade 4 elbow stiffness (ankylosis) is a strongly limiting factor in the patient s daily activities and is difficult to treat. Hinged external fixation of the elbow provides the advantages of static fixation with the benefits of continued motion of the joint.

In vivo knee rotational stability 2 years after double-bundle and anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate knee rotational stability at least 2 years after anatomic single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (SB) and double-bundle ACL reconstruction (DB) in comparison with the contralateral healthy knee joint. The Cincinnati, Lysholm and IKDC scores were analysed too.

Methods: There were 40 patients in both groups, the mean follow-up was 27 months.

[Hinged external fixation in orthopaedic and trauma surgery of the elbow].

Purpose Of The Study: A hinged external fixator of the elbow provides stable fixation of the joint while maintaining the range of its motion. The aim of the study was to evaluate a group of patients in whom an external fixator was used to manage severe injuries to the elbow, namely, traumatic unstable dislocation, unstable fracture-dislocation, and elbow fractures not permitting management by primary osteosynthesis. This also involved assessment of early elbow mobilisation and a comparison of this group with a group of patients treated conservatively for less severe elbow injuries.