Anatomical Considerations in Elbow Stiffness
摘要
The elbow is the body joint that loses range of motion most frequently after a trauma. Although the reasons for such vulnerability are unclear, the anatomical complexity of the elbow plays a major role. In fact, the joint is characterized by: Several therapeutic options are available to treat elbow stiffness. In case of failure of non-operative treatment, surgery may be indicated. Patient selection and the choice of surgical technique depend on: