Trans-olecranon fracture dislocations: how should we treat them?

Elbow instability could be simple or complex, in which fractures are associated to dislocation [1,2]. More than 25% of elbow dislocations are associated to fractures [3]. Elbow joint stability relies on: primary stabilizers (ulnohumeral articulation, lateral collateral ligament complex and medial collateral ligament complex) and secondary stabilizers (radiohumeral articulation, capsule and muscles that cross the joint). All this structures work together providing stability to the joint [4-9]. Damage of two or more stabilizers is also known as complex instability [10].

Source: Injury - February 19, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: G. Luengo-Alonso, L. Garc ía Lamas, V. Jiménez Díaz, J. Ferrero Recasens, MA Porras Moreno, D. Cecilia López Source Type: research