TITLE:
Neglected Dislocation of the Elbow: About 8 Cases and Review of Literature
AUTHORS:
Mohamed Fahsi, Hamza Benameur, Otmane Hiba, Marwane Abouchane, Rachid Aitmouha, Mohamed Moujtahid, Ahmed Reda Haddoun, Mohamed Nechad
KEYWORDS:
Neglected, Dislocation, Elbow, Stiffness, Review
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.2 No.11,
November
10,
2015
ABSTRACT: The authors report eight cases of neglected dislocations of the elbow. The
fracture-dislocations were included in our series. All patients benefited from a
surgical reduction. In five cases, an internal fixation by K-wires was necessary.
All patients benefited from physical therapy after removal of osteosynthesis material.
After a mean follow-up of 20 months, we noted 50% of satisfactory functional results
according to Mayo Elbow Performance Score. Neglected dislocations of elbow remain
a rather frequent entity in developing countries. Its main cause is the negligence
of patients and the recourse to traditional treatment. The prognosis of this injury
remains reserved.