Innovative method of Intervention: Modified-Internal Joint Stabilizer-Elbow for Acute and Chronic Elbow Dislocation

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate utilization, range of mobility at the end of the follow-up, DASH scores, and the necessity for additional operations. METHODOLOGY: Twelve patients with acute or chronic elbow dislocation from Jan 2022 to March 2023 were selected for study after written consent. Sampling was done with a non-probability sampling technique. Infection and age less than 20 & more than 70 years were exclusion criteria. RESULTS: Average extension-flexion arcs at the final follow-up were 21.84-108.57 degrees, while pronation-supination motion under normal level was 10.2-120 degrees. 91.66 percent of patients achieved > 100-degree arcs of both flexion-extension. The average DASH score was 17.99. CONCLUSION: Modified IJS is an affordable method of elbow stabilization with an early range of motion, and concentric reduction is modified IJS. It is simple to use and delivers good functional results.

Keywords

• elbow dislocation
• terrible triad
• modified-internal joint
• elbow