Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4059528 | Hand Clinics | 2008 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Lateral elbow support is provided by a combination of bony anatomy and the ligaments and tendons that originate at the lateral epicondyle. Instability is typically posttraumatic in nature. In the acute setting of elbow fracture-dislocation, restoration of lateral soft tissue support can be typically accomplished by a direct repair of the lateral ligament and extensor tendon origins to the humeral epicondyle. In chronic settings, a reconstruction is most commonly necessary using a free tendon graft. Indications and surgical techniques are discussed.
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Authors
Mark S. Cohen,