Abstract
The management of complex fractures, dislocations, and fracture-dislocations of the elbow can be challenging. External fixation of the elbow, either static or dynamic, has been used as an adjunctive treatment to stabilize the elbow while allowing the ligaments and fractures to heal. Unfortunately, the complication rate of external fixation has been high.
The authors have used a bridge plate to stabilize the elbow in the setting of persistent instability, particularly in older, cognitively impaired, and/or obese patients where the risk of pin tract infections and subsequent medullary canal contamination is high.
We have used the Masquelet technique to reconstruct osseous defects and then immobilized the joint with the bridging plate.
The authors have used a bridge plate to stabilize the elbow in the setting of persistent instability, particularly in older, cognitively impaired, and/or obese patients where the risk of pin tract infections and subsequent medullary canal contamination is high.
We have used the Masquelet technique to reconstruct osseous defects and then immobilized the joint with the bridging plate.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Surgical Techniques for Trauma and Sports Related Injuries of the Elbow |
| Editors | Gregory Bain, Denise Eygendaal, Roger P. van Riet |
| Place of Publication | Berlin |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Chapter | 46 |
| Pages | 347-352 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783662589311 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783662589304 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Keywords
- external fixation
- bridge plate
- Masquelet technique