Elbow stiffness is defined as an arc of flexion-extension motion of less than 100° and/or a contracture of more than 30° in flexion. Stiff elbow is common and can be very disabling, preventing individuals from carrying out the basic activities of daily living. The most common cause of stiff elbow is the sequela of an injury, but osteoarthritis can also produce limitations of mobility, which can benefit from surgical treatment
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