Publication: Acute dislocation of the elbow: an all-arthroscopic repair of the lateral ligament complex
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Martínez Martínez, Francisco ; Martínez García, Celia ; García López, Antonio ; León Muñoz, Vicente J. ; Santonja Medina, Fernando
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Elsevier
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eats.2023.06.014
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© 2023 The Authors. This manuscript version is made available under the CC-BY 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This document is the Published Manuscript version of a Published Work that appeared in final form in Arthroscopy Techniques. To access the final edited and published work see https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eats.2023.06.014
Abstract
The elbow is one of the most commonly dislocated joints. While conservative management is frequently performed for simple elbow dislocations, the importance of primary surgical treatment is still undetermined. However, promising results have been reached after surgical repair. We propose an arthroscopic surgical repair of the lateral ligament complex (LCL), performed with a horizontal suture and 2 Fibertak Knotless implants (Arthrex) placed on the LCL origin, one anterior and the other posterior. Operative treatment should be performed in patients with moderate and gross elbow laxity to avoid post-traumatic sequelae and decrease revision rates. Arthroscopic techniques create fewer complications. This procedure allows one to address intra-articular elbow joint pathology with less chance of wound complications and the ability to use bone anchors if desired.
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Arthroscopy Techniques, 2023, Vol. 12, Issue 10, pp. e1827-e1836
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