Chirurgie de la main
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Chirurgie de la main · Jan 1999
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial[Pure posterior luxation of the elbow in adults: immobilization or early mobilization. A randomized prospective study of 50 cases].
Pure posterior dislocation of the elbow is frequent in young subjects. The objective of treatment must be to reduce the dislocation and avoid complications, the most frequent being stiffness, but also elbow instability. The objective of this prospective study was to evaluate the functional and anatomical characteristics of two treatment modalities: plaster immobilization and early mobilization. ⋯ Early mobilization is superior to plaster immobilization, as it allows recovery of better quality elbow function without inducing instability or recurrence.