Complications after Trauma Around the Elbow Joint
Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
;
: 264-270, 2009.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-187843
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 ANDMETHODS:
We describe etiology and treatment of these complications after elbow trauma such as stiffness, instability and heterotopic ossification. RESULTS ANDCONCLUSION:
Malunion, nonunion and traumatic arthritis are addressed as a possible complication after fracture around elbow joint.
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Main subject:
Arthritis
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Shoulder Joint
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Joint Dislocations
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Elbow
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Elbow Joint
/
Joints
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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