Fibrous contracture of the elbow following cannulation of the antecubital fossa vein.

Int J Clin Pract

Accident & Emergency Department, Stockport Infirmary, Cheshire, UK.

Published: March 1998

A case of flexion contracture of the elbow resulting from thrombophlebitis is described. Thrombophlebitis is a recognised complication following cannulation of the antecubital fossa vein. In severe cases a tender fibrous band is palpable. There are no previous reports of a contracture deformity occurring from such a fibrous band. This case therefore presents an unusual clinical manifestation of thrombophlebitis not previously described.

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