Open elbow arthrolysis with hinged external fixation for postburn elbow stiffness: a case series with an averaged 4-year follow-up

Open elbow arthrolysis with hinged external fixation for postburn elbow stiffness: a case series with an averaged 4-year follow-up

Abstract Objective Patients with severe burns may develop heterotopic ossification (HO), articular cartilage loss, and soft tissue contracture in the elbow, significantly limiting elbow function and diminishing quality of life. Open elbow arthrolysis (OEA) combined with hinged external fixation (HEF...

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Main Authors: Yuanhao Tong, Yaowei Lv, Xinyu Wang, Cunyi Fan, Yuanming Ouyang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Elbow stiffness
Burn injury
Heterotopic ossification
Open elbow arthrolysis
Range of motion
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-025-06155-7
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