Author/Authors :
Gharanizadeh، Kaveh نويسنده MD, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Shafa Yahyaian Rehabilitation Center , , Najd Mazhar، Farid نويسنده MD. Assistant Professor, Department of Hand Surgery, Shafa Yahyaian Hospital , , PEZESHKI، SEPIDEH نويسنده , , Farjadnia، Mahgol نويسنده MD., Resident of Orthopedic Surgery, Shafa Orthopedic
Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR
Iran , , GIVECHIAN، BEHROOZ نويسنده , , Shariatzadeh، Hooman نويسنده Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Shafa
Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR
Iran ,
Abstract :
Background: Terrible triad injury of the elbow has been a real challenge for surgeons. New standard methods of treatment have significantly improved outcomes, but yet complications occur frequently and rate of reoperation is still noticeable.
Objectives: The current study aimed to denote improvement of current surgical techniques and help to minimize the subsequent complications of the elbow dislocation injuries.
Materials and Methods: The outcomes of lateral surgical approach in 19 patients with terrible triad injury were evaluated through Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score.
Results: A concentric congruency was achieved for 18 cases. The average of MEPS was 87.11 ± 12.05. There-fore, 17 patients had excellent and good and two fair and poor results. Average of DASH score was 17 ± 13.83. Due to early postoperative dislocation joint stiffness occurred in one patient.
Conclusions: In our experience, lateral approach provides an adequate view to access and reconstruct all stabilizing elements and could be considered as an acceptable option in terrible triad injury treatment
