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KMID : 0858320100130020266
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Journal of the Korean Shoulder Elbow Society
2010 Volume.13 No. 2 p.266 ~ p.269
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Neglected Elbow Dislocation Occurred 3 Years Ago: Open Reduction and Hinged External Fixation - A Case Report -
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Kim Bo-Gun
Kim Kyung-Cheon
Park Jun-Yeong
Shin Hyun-Dae
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Abstract
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Purpose: We report case of neglected elbow dislocation for three years.
Materials and Methods : A 45 years old female patient presented with neglected elbow dislocation for three years . Since the patient had contracture in both lateral and medial collateral ligament of elbow, dissection was done. After total separation of posterior articular capsule and incision of anterior articular capsule, by manual manipulation, reduction of radiohumeral and ulnohumeral joints were obtained. We applied modified Morrey type hinged external fixation in the elbow and done early elbow exercise.
Results and Conclusion: Since we have experienced a satisfactory result in the case with neglected elbow dislocation for 3 years by using open reduction and hinged external fixation, we report it with the literature.
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KEYWORD
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Neglected elbow dislocation, Open reduction, Hinged external fixation
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