Clinical Outcomes Following Surgical Management of Post-Traumatic Elbow Contractures in the Pediatric Age Group: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

CONCLUSION: Operative management of pediatric elbow contractures is effective. Older children, children with radial head fractures, and those receiving open contracture releases may be more likely to have greater improvements.TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic IV.PMID:38416094 | DOI:10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.01.010

Source: Hand Surgery - February 28, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: James R Onggo Nina S H Chua Jason D Onggo Kemble K Wang Eugene T Ek Source Type: research