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Acute severe valgus instability without elbow dislocation

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Affiliated Author(s)
이성문배기철조철현
Alternative Author(s)
Lee, Sung MunBae, Ki CheorCho, Chul Hyun
Journal Title
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
ISSN
1058-2746
Issued Date
2015
Keyword
ElbowMedial collateral ligamentInstabilityFlexor-pronator tendonValgus
Abstract
Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the pathoanatomy of acute valgus instability
without elbow dislocation and to evaluate clinical outcomes after operative treatment.
Methods: Seven patients presented with acute severe valgus instability without elbow dislocation or
fracture after a single traumatic episode. Five patients had primary repair of the medial collateral ligament
(MCL) and flexor-pronator tendon (FPT) with suture anchor. Two patients with highly unstable elbow had
primary repair of both the medial and lateral structures. On the basis of magnetic resonance imaging and
intraoperative findings, the injury patterns of the ligament, capsule, tendon, and bone structures were
evaluated. Clinical outcomes were assessed with the Mayo Elbow Performance Score and the shortened
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score.
Results: A complete tear of the MCL from its humeral origin and FPT was found in all patients. The anterior
capsule was also damaged. A stripping-type complete tear of the lateral collateral ligament complex
with significant instability was observed in 2 patients. Bone contusion at the capitellum or radial head was
found in 6 patients. The mean Mayo Elbow Performance Score and shortened Disabilities of the Arm,
Shoulder, and Hand score at final follow-up were 95.7 and 12.0. All patients returned to previous work
levels within 4 months after operation.
Conclusion: These results indicate that complete tears of both the MCL and FPT occur with severe valgus
instability. Primary repair of medial structures with suture anchor in acute severe valgus instability can
restore stability.
Level of evidence: Level IV, Case Series, Treatment Study.
2015 Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Board of Trustees.
Keywords: Elbow; medial collateral ligament; flexor-pronator tendon; valgus; instability
Department
Dept. of Radiology (영상의학)
Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery (정형외과학)
Publisher
School of Medicine
Citation
Chul-Hyun Cho, Ki-Cheor Bae, Hee-Uk Ye, Sung-Moon Lee. (2015). Acute severe valgus instability without elbow dislocation. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 24(8), e212–e217. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2015.04.009
Type
Article
ISSN
1058-2746
DOI
10.1016/j.jse.2015.04.009
URI
https://kumel.medlib.dsmc.or.kr/handle/2015.oak/32890
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1. School of Medicine (의과대학) > Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery (정형외과학)
1. School of Medicine (의과대학) > Dept. of Radiology (영상의학)
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