Diseases of the ligaments : Upper arm [humerus, elbow joint]. S53 M24.22
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Patients whose elbow instabilities were treated with Internal Bracing. For this purpose, an additional thread tape was introduced in the course of the torn band structure for refixing the out
Sponsors
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -Men and women of 18 years of age -Operative treatment of elbow instability with internal bracing in DIAKOVERE Friederikenstift
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: -Diseases or injuries that affect arm strength or elbow function -Immunosuppressive therapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The aim of this study is to describe this new surgical procedure and to present the first prospective clinical results after treatment of elbow instabilities with internal bracing. The functional result, subjective complaints, complications and instabilities are evaluated. The instability is determined by means of the humero-radial collapsibility by means of ultrasound. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| After 3 and 12 months, clinical examinations are carried out with recording of patient satisfaction, pain situation, determination of the active and passive range of motion, acquisition of subjective and objective elbow scores (Mayo Elbow Performance Score, DASH Score, HSS Score, Broberg & Morrey Score) and Questions about complications and revision procedures. The instability is objectified on the basis of the unfoldability by means of ultrasound. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactAlexander Ellwein
Orthopädische Klinik der Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover im Diakovere Annastift
Outcome results
None listed