Prevention and treatment of elbow stiffness: a 5-year update.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.06.007.
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Abstract
Elbow stiffness is a challenging and common problem faced by upper extremity surgeons. Although functional improvements can be made with both nonsurgical and surgical management strategies, physicians must remain vigilant with efforts to prevent stiffness before it starts. Recent advancements in the biology and pathology of elbow contracture have led to improved understanding of this difficult problem, and they may lead to future breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of elbow stiffness. This article serves as an update to our previous review of elbow stiffness, focusing on recent advancements in the past 5 years, as well as updating our current algorithm for treatment.
Medical subject headings
- Contracture
- Elbow Joint
- Range of Motion, Articular
Anatomy
- elbow