Publication: Treatment of neglected elbow dislocations with combination of speed V-Y muscleplasty and intra-articular injection of hydrocorticosone
Date
2010
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
1812-2027
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 91 - 94
Publisher
Kathmandu University
Abstract
Abstract
Neglected dislocations of the elbow are not uncommon in developing countries. We report case series of 3 cases of
neglected dislocations of elbow. All the three cases were treated by combination of Speeds procedure and intraarticular
injection of 25mg of hydrocorticosone acetate in 5ml of distilled water. Mean time from injury was 5 months and mean
follow-up was 10 months. According to Mayo Elbow Performance Index, 2 outcomes were excellent and 1 outcome
was good.
Key words: Dislocations, elbow, neglected.
Description
Bansal P, Lal H, Khare R, Mittal D
Department of Orthopaedics, Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi University, New Delhi, India