Complications after Trauma Around the Elbow Joint.
- Author:
In Ho JEON
1
;
Ju Eun KIM
;
Poong Taek KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyung Pook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea. jeonchoi@chol.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Elbow joint;
Dislocation;
Fracture;
Complication
- MeSH:
Arthritis;
Dislocations;
Elbow;
Elbow Joint;
Humans;
Joints;
Shoulder Joint
- From:Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
2009;12(2):264-270
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The elbow joint is one of the most stable joints. Dislocation and fracture can occur in elbow joint most commonly next to shoulder joint. Various injuries can occur according to generated mechanism, age of patient and impact. Despite proper treatment, various complications can occur. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We describe etiology and treatment of these complications after elbow trauma such as stiffness, instability and heterotopic ossification. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Malunion, nonunion and traumatic arthritis are addressed as a possible complication after fracture around elbow joint.
