Posttraumatische Bewegungseinschr?nkungen des Ellenbogengelenkes

摘要

The incidence and pathogenesis of elbow stiffness is still unknown. We can distinguish between intrinsic, extrinsic and combined reasons for limited motion of the elbow. Conservative therapy is usually the first choice in the case of post-traumatic elbow stiffness. If this is not successful, operative treatment is necessary. Patient compliance as well as the operation technique are deciding factors in prognosis. The arthrolysis can be performed using arthroscopy, the open technique or distraction arthroplasty. The type of operative treatment and approach are determined by the pathomorphological factors. Prophylaxis for heterotopic ossification is very important.