| Complications after Trauma Around the Elbow Joint |
| In Ho Jeon, Ju Eun Kim, Poong Taek Kim |
| Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyung Pook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea. jeonchoi@chol.com |
| 주관절 주위 외상후 합병증 |
| 전인호·김주은·김풍택 |
| 경북대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실 |
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| 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. |
| Key Words:
Elbow joint; Dislocation; Fracture; Complication |
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