(v) Fractures of the adult elbow |
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Authors: | O. Ennis D. Miller C.P. Kelly |
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Affiliation: | aThe Hand and Upper Limb Unit, Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 7AG, United Kingdom |
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Abstract: | Fractures of the elbow comprise 5% of fractures. Most are minimally displaced and can be managed conservatively. Displaced fractures or those associated with elbow dislocation are likely to require operative intervention. Displaced distal humeral fractures present a particular clinical challenge. Elbow stiffness is the most common complication and can follow seemingly innocuous/minimally displaced fractures. |
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Keywords: | Elbow joint Radius fractures Ulnar fractures Humeral fractures Fracture fixation Adult |
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