Elbow fusion for the unstable elbow

April D. Armstrong

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-46019-2_17

Elbow fusion for the unstable elbow

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When all other reconstructive options for a severely damaged elbow have failed, then an elbow fusion is a reasonable consideration in the young patient. It has the advantages of providing stability to the elbow and improving pain; however, it comes at a considerable loss of selected function of the extremity depending on the angle of fusion. The patients must be carefully chosen and must also be fully informed about the potential risks and benefits of this procedure.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	The Unstable Elbow
Subtitle of host publication	An Evidence-Based Approach to Evaluation and Management
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	229-237
Number of pages	9
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319460192
ISBN (Print)	9783319460178
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-46019-2_17
State	Published - Jan 1 2016

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