Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society  2009;12(2):264-270

Complications after Trauma Around the Elbow Joint.

In Ho JEON 1 ; Ju Eun KIM ; Poong Taek KIM

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Keywords

Elbow joint; Dislocation; Fracture; Complication

Country

Republic 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.