Outcomes of elbow fracture-dislocations treated with and without an Internal Joint Stabilizer of the Elbow (IJS-E): A retrospective cohort study
Autor: | Mihir Sheth, Matthew Bent Price, Tristen Taylor, Scott Mitchell |
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Rok vydání: | 2022 |
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Zdroj: | Shoulder & Elbow. :175857322210882 |
ISSN: | 1758-5740 1758-5732 |
Popis: | Background The internal joint stabilizer of the elbow (IJS-E) adds to techniques for maintaining reduction of elbow fracture-dislocations while allowing early motion. Literature on this device is limited to small case series. Methods Retrospective comparison of function, motion and complications in patients who sustained elbow fracture-dislocations reconstructed with (30 patients) and without (34 patients) an IJS-E by a single surgeon. The minimum follow up was 10 weeks. Results The mean follow up was 16 ± 17 months. The mean final flexion arc did not differ between the two groups, however patients without an IJS achieved greater pronation. There were no differences in mean Mayo Elbow Performance, Quick-DASH and pain scores. Five patients (17%) underwent IJS-E removal. The rates of capsular releases for stiffness after 12 weeks and recurrent instability were similar. Conclusions The use of an IJS-E to supplement traditional repair of elbow fracture-dislocations does not appear to affect final function or motion, and appears to be effective in reducing the risk of recurrent instability in a group of patients deemed high risk. However, its use is weighed against a 17% rate of removal at early follow up and possibly inferior forearm rotation. Level of Evidence Retrospective Cohort study, Level 3 |
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