Delayed Posterolateral Rotatory Instability of the Elbow after Cubitus Varus : A Case Report.
10.4055/jkoa.2006.41.6.1047
- Author:
Yeo Hon YUN
1
;
Myeung Cheol SHIN
;
Kwan Hee LEE
;
Sang Jin SHIN
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mok-Dong Hospital, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. sjshin622@ewha.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Elbow;
Cubitus varus;
Delayed posterolateral rotatory instability
- MeSH:
Congenital Abnormalities;
Elbow*;
Humerus;
Lateral Ligament, Ankle
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2006;41(6):1047-1051
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Cubitus varus deformity of the elbow may not only cause cosmetic problems, but delayed functional deficiencies also. This case report demonstrated delayed posterolateral rotatory instability due to lateral collateral ligament complex avulsion long after posttraumatic cubitus varus. Satisfactory results were obtained using cubitus varus correction and reattachment of the lateral collateral ligament complex to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
