RESTORATION OF FUNCTION IN PARALYSED ELBOW
Journal Title: Issues of Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics, Neurophysiology and Sport Promotion-IRONS - Year 2016, Vol 15, Issue 15
Abstract
Paralysed elbow results from lack of muscles function responsible for the movements of elbow joint. The aim of the paper was to review methods of paralysed elbow evaluation and treatment basing on the own experience and data from literature on the topic. Preoperative diagnosis is based on history of the injury and on coexisting congenital disorders, patient’s physical status, results of clinical examination. What is more, the additional diagnostic tests must be included (for example X-rays, CT scans, MRIscans or electromiography) performed before the treatment. The currently available operative techniques for paralysed elbow are the direct nerve reconstruction or secondary reconstructive surgery such as the nerve transfer and muscle tendon transfers. Open or arthroscopic arthrolysis in the elbow contraction operative treatment is considered.
Authors and Affiliations
Leszek Romanowski, Joanna Wałecka
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- EP ID EP197379
- DOI 10.19271/IRONS-00014-2016-15
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