External fixation in the setting of elbow instability

Alexander W. Aleem; Matthew L. Ramsey; Joseph A. Abboud

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-46019-2_15

External fixation in the setting of elbow instability

Alexander W. Aleem, Matthew L. Ramsey, Joseph A. Abboud

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Abstract

The use of external fixators in the setting of elbow instability is a rare, but important tool in orthopedic surgeons’ armamentarium. They can be applied in a variety of clinical settings for added stabilization in the management of acute, complex, or chronic instability. Hinged external fixators offer the added benefit of early range of motion, but are technically difficult to place perfectly. Complications are common, and are mostly related to issues with pin sites. Future investigation is focused on minimizing complications and making hinged fixators easier to place on the center of axis of rotation.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Unstable Elbow
Subtitle of host publication	An Evidence-Based Approach to Evaluation and Management
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	205-216
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319460192
ISBN (Print)	9783319460178
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-46019-2_15
State	Published - Jan 1 2016

Keywords

Elbow instability
External fixator
Hinged external fixator

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