Treatment of neglected elbow dislocation by dacron meshwork interposition arthroplasty. | [Professional Medical Journal • 2004]

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1. Mohammud Iqbal Khattak: Bolan Medical College and Sandeman, Teaching Hospital, Quetta, Pakistan

2. Mohammud Aziz: Bolan Medical College and Sandeman, Teaching Hospital, Quetta, Pakistan

Abstract:

Objective: To observe the results and complication of interposition arthroplasty by using dacron meshwork. Design: A prospective and retrospective study. Period: 1990 to 2003. Subject and Method: Forty cases of old unreduced dislocated elbows were treated with the procedure of interposition arthroplasty by using Dacron meshwork. Results: Young and middle aged patients gave best results. Poor results by the elder patients and the patients who sought for treatment after prolong period. Conclusion: Elbow responds well to the arthroplastic treatment.

Page(s): 303-308

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Published: Journal: Professional Medical Journal, Volume: 11, Issue: 3, Year: 2004

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