ReviewShoulder & elbow2022
Early functional mobilization for non-operative treatment of simple elbow dislocations: a systematic review.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 14 citations in OpenAlex.
- Treatment strategies for simple elbow dislocation - a systematic review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Pooled it
- Open Posterolateral Elbow Dislocation in an Adult after Low-Energy Trauma: A Case Report Highlighting Diagnostic and Operative Considerations.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
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- Evaluating 3D-Printed Guide Plates in Elbow Fixation: A Comparative Study.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Article
- Management of Elderly Elbow Fractures.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Review
- Residual Elbow Instability Treated with a Submuscular Internal Joint Stabilizer: Prospective and Consecutive Series with a Minimum Follow-Up of 12 Months.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Comparing internal and external stabilization for traumatic elbow instability: a systematic review.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2024Article
- Acute elbow dislocation: a critical appraisal of the literature.JSES international · 2023Review
- [Elbow joint dislocation : Frequent concomitant injuries and current treatment concepts].Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2023Article
- Investigating the Effects of Physical Therapy Timing, Intensity and Duration on Post-Traumatic Joint Contracture in a Rat Elbow Model.Muscles, ligaments and tendons journalArticle
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Purpose: This systematic review aims to elucidate a non-operative rehabilitation program that optimizes recovery based on published approaches and outcomes. Methods: Searches of four databases from inception to 1 January 2020 were performed to identify clinical studies addressing the non-operative management of simple elbow dislocations. Results: Of 2435 studies that were eligible for title screen, 15 studies satisfied inclusion criteria. Three randomized control studies demonstrated that early mobilization expedited the return of range of motion, function and return to work or activities, however, resulted in increased pain within the six-week rehabilitation period compared to Plaster of Paris casting for 21 days. Patients returned to work sooner after early mobilization (10 vs. 18 days; p = 0.02) compared to Plaster of Paris casting. In all studies, early mobilization resulted in similar re-dislocation rates of 1.3% (3/237) versus 2.2% (12/549) in those with Plaster of Paris casting as well as lower incidence of heterotopic ossification (36% vs. 54%). No significant differences between rehabilitation protocols were determined; however, the large majority of recent papers utilized rehabilitation protocols. Conclusion: Early mobilization of simple elbow dislocations results in early return of Range-of-Motion, function and return to work with no increase in complication rates; however, increased pain during the rehabilitation period.
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