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Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 1/2010

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Long-term sequel of posterolateral rotatory instability of the elbow: a case report

Author: Chun-Ying Cheng

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research | Issue 1/2010

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Abstract

The natural course of untreated posterior lateral rotatory instability of the elbow is unclear. A case of elbow arthrosis with progressing deformity and flexion contracture after an episode of elbow dislocation about 20 years ago presented the possibility the long term outcome of untreated posterior lateral rotatory instability of the elbow.
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Metadata
Title
Long-term sequel of posterolateral rotatory instability of the elbow: a case report
Author
Chun-Ying Cheng
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1749-799X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-799X-5-5

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