Multidirectional Instability in a Neglected Elbow Dislocation Managed with Circumferential Ligament Reconstruction. A Case Report.

Rev Bras Ortop (Sao Paulo)

Departamento de Ortopedia e Lesões Esportivas, Instituto de Ortopedia e Trauma Sanjay Gandhi, Karnataka, Índia.

Published: February 2023

Neglected elbow dislocation is an uncommon condition and its treatment remains challenging. We present a case of a middle-aged woman presenting with neglected elbow dislocation and multi-direction instability in whom open reduction of the elbow joint and circumferential ligamentous reconstruction with a tendon graft was done. The functional outcome assessed with the Mayo elbow performance index was excellent. This circumferential technique is undoubtedly a viable technique and the indications can be extended to even manage a neglected dislocation. This procedure reduces the need or diminishes the duration of external fixation requirement and thereby encourages early mobilization.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1714232DOI Listing

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