I have poster presentation on topic chronic elbow disslocation Tommorow which book should i read now
Key fact from the book: "In those elbows with recurrent dislocation, extensive soft tissue injuries to both medial collateral and lateral collateral ligaments as well as muscle origins have been demonstrated."
| Topic | Where to Read |
|---|---|
| Definition & epidemiology | Rockwood & Green Ch. 40 |
| Pathomechanics (O'Driscoll sequence) | Rockwood & Green Ch. 40 |
| Why dislocations become "chronic" | Tintinalli + Rockwood |
| Classification | Rockwood & Green |
| Clinical features | Rockwood & Green |
| Imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI) | Grainger & Allison |
| Surgical treatment options | Rockwood & Green |
| Outcomes & complications | Rockwood & Green + Miller's |
Anderson DR et al. Surgical treatment of chronic dislocation allowing for early range of motion: operative technique and clinical results. J Orthop Trauma. 2018;32(4):196β203.
Everything conciesed in one book shoulc include examination part also
How many volumes it has
In 7th edition volume 1 soemthing is given about wlbow dislocation
Create a summary handout on chronic elbow dislocation from Rockwood Chapter 40
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subbullet('Acute: < 3 weeks'),
subbullet('Subacute: 3β6 weeks'),
subbullet('Chronic (missed/neglected): > 6 weeks'),
bullet('2nd most commonly dislocated joint in adults (rate: 5.2 per 100,000 person-years).'),
bullet('Almost 50% occur in sports; males most at risk (football); females in gymnastics/skating.'),
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bullet('Key X-ray finding in chronic dislocation:', 'Note: '),
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bullet('Assess stability post-reduction fluoroscopically β define safe arc of motion.'),
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bullet('Early active ROM commenced within 1 week to prevent stiffness.'),
bullet('Outcomes: >90% achieve good/excellent function.'),
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bullet('Recurrent dislocation.'),
bullet('Open dislocation.'),
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bullet('Flexor + extensor origins and collateral ligaments detached from distal humerus as a sleeve.'),
bullet('Joint cleared of all scar tissue and heterotopic ossification.'),
bullet('After reduction: medial + lateral soft tissue sleeves repaired to distal humerus using transosseous sutures.'),
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bullet('Early motion commenced using sling to limit extension.'),
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bullet('LCL injury/repair: Pronate forearm; avoid varus stress.'),
bullet('MCL injury (LCL intact): Supinate forearm for flexion-extension.'),
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['Residual instability', '<10% after simple dislocation', 'Anatomic repair; active ROM; avoid varus'],
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['Ulnar nerve palsy', 'Most common nerve injury', 'Mobilize + protect ulnar nerve during surgery'],
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bullet('<10% report residual instability; some report stiffness and pain.'),
bullet('Chronic dislocation (surgical): Anderson et al. β 97% good/excellent outcomes with combined approach + early motion.'),
bullet('Outcome measures used: DASH score, Oxford Elbow Questionnaire.'),
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