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Shoulder Stiffness: Current Concepts and Concerns.

Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association | 2016 | Itoi E, Arce G, Bain GI, Diercks RL

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 2. EFORT Open Rev. 2018 May 21;3(5):210-216. doi: 10.1302/2058-5241.3.170062. eCollection 2018 May. Post-traumatic stiff elbow. Adolfsson L(1). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospital of Linköping, Sweden. Post-traumatic and post-operative stiffness of the elbow joint is relatively common and may in pronounced cases markedly...

Postoperative Stiffness After Upper Limb Surgery: Prevention and Management.

Orthopedic reviews | 2026 | Lahhoud M, Elias R, Ghanem W, Ezzeldine H

13. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2018 Mar;27(3):418-426. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2017.10.023. Epub 2017 Dec 28. Open surgical elbow contracture release after trauma: results and recommendations. Haglin JM(1), Kugelman DN(1), Christiano A(1), Konda SR(2), Paksima N(2), Egol KA(3). Author information: (1)Trauma Division, Orthopaedic Department, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY,...

Posttraumatic Elbow Stiffness: Arthroscopic Stiff Elbow Release

Elbow Arthroscopy | 2026 | Hyun-Ki Lee, In-Ho Jeon

Serial Comparison of Clinical Outcomes After Arthroscopic Circumferential Release for Severe and Nonsevere Posttraumatic Elbow Stiffness

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine | 2026 | Jia Guo, Erica Kholinne, Hui Ben, Hyun-Ki Lee

Background: Arthroscopic release is increasingly used to treat posttraumatic elbow stiffness. However, severe stiffness remains controversial due to technical challenges and concerns about neurovascular injury. Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to compare the serial recovery of range of motion (ROM), patient-reported outcomes, and complication rates after arthro...

Post Traumatic Elbow Stiffness

OrthoMedia | 2025

[Technical modifications to elbow interposition arthroplasty].

Operative Orthopadie und Traumatologie | 2024 | Pucher CJ, Leschinger T, Ott N, Müller LP

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 10. Arthrosc Tech. 2023 Dec 25;13(1):102834. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2023.09.010. eCollection 2024 Jan. Unilateral Technique for Interposition Arthroplasty of the Elbow-A Technical Note. Pucher CJ(1), Lanzerath F(1), Müller LP(1), Hackl M(1). Author information: (1)Center of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Fac...

Unilateral Technique for Interposition Arthroplasty of the Elbow-A Technical Note.

Arthroscopy techniques | 2024 | Pucher CJ, Lanzerath F, Müller LP, Hackl M

11. Cureus. 2023 Oct 27;15(10):e47838. doi: 10.7759/cureus.47838. eCollection 2023 Oct. Arthroscopic Capsular Release for Post-traumatic Elbow Stiffness. Ghayyad K(1), Ahmadi Z(2), Rajabi H(2), Alimohammadi MM(2), Kachooei AR(1)(2). Author information: (1)Orthopedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedics Florida at AdventHealth, Orlando, USA. (2)Orthopedic Research Center, Mashhad Unive...

The “Balloon Dip”: Insights into a Post-operative Trend in Patients Undergoing Subacromial Balloon Procedure

Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports | 2024 | Mohamad Y Fares, Jonathan Koa, Jaspal Singh, Joseph A Abboud

Introduction: The subacromial balloon is a novel therapeutic device that is used in patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears (MIRCTs). The novelty of this device implies that there is still a lot to be known about its mechanism of action and rehabilitation trends. One rehabilitation trend that has been noticed is the “balloon dip”, where a patient exhibits exacerbat...

Arthroscopic Capsular Release for Post-traumatic Elbow Stiffness.

Cureus | 2023 | Ghayyad K, Ahmadi Z, Rajabi H, Alimohammadi MM

Conflict of interest statement: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. 12. Orthop Rev (Pavia). 2026 May 22;18:161817. doi: 10.52965/001c.161817. eCollection 2026. Postoperative Stiffness After Upper Limb Surgery: Prevention and Management. Lahhoud M(1), Elias R(1), Ghanem W(1), Ezzeldine H(1), Mikhael N(2), Harb B(2). Author information: (1)Orthopedic Univ...

Incidence of Repeat Elbow Capsular Release After Arthroscopic Elbow Capsular Release

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine | 2023 | Anya T. Hall, Ryan W. Paul, Adam Lencer, Brandon Smith

Background: Elbow capsular release can be performed arthroscopically or through an open method to improve range of motion (ROM). However, it is unclear how frequently patients require an open capsular release after unsatisfactory results from an arthroscopic release. Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to determine the percentage of patients who underwent an arthr...

The stiff elbow.

Bulletin of the NYU hospital for joint diseases | 2007 | Keschner MT, Paksima N

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 7. Infect Drug Resist. 2017 Dec 22;11:9-16. doi: 10.2147/IDR.S145323. eCollection 2018. Surgical release for tubercular elbow stiffness. Qian Y(#)(1)(2), Han Q(#)(3), Wang W(#)(1)(2), Ouyang Y(1)(2), Yuan W(4), Fan C(1). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital. (2)Department of Orth...

Elbow Stiffness - Arthroscopic Release 40 Years After Index Trauma

OrthoMedia | 2022

Arthroscopic management of elbow stiffness.

Journal of experimental orthopaedics | 2021 | Sanchez-Sotelo J

Conflict of interest statement: Stryker royalties and consulting fees. Exactech and Acumed, consulting fees. Elsevier and Oxford University Press, publishing royalties. JSES, honorarium. PSI, stock. Precision OS, stock. 4. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2025 Feb;224(2):e2431626. doi: 10.2214/AJR.24.31626. Epub 2024 Oct 30. Transarterial Embolization for Musculoskeletal Pain Management: A...

Complex Fracture-Dislocations of the Elbow in the Pediatric Population.

Journal of pediatric orthopedics | 2021 | Magee LC, Baghdadi S, Gohel S, Sankar WN

[Indexed for MEDLINE] Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest. 15. Acta Ortop Mex. 2017 Sep-Oct;31(5):233-238. [Post-traumatic elbow stiffness: arthroscopic release, short-term results]. [Article in Spanish; Abstract available in Spanish from the publisher] Bustamante-Suárez de Puga D(1), Cebrián-Gómez R(1), Villegas-Robles E(2), Sanz-Reig J...

The stiff elbow: Current concepts.

Orthopedic reviews | 2020 | Masci G, Cazzato G, Milano G, Ciolli G

Conflict of interest statement: Conflict of interest: The authors declare no potential conflict of interest. 6. Bull NYU Hosp Jt Dis. 2007;65(1):24-8. The stiff elbow. Keschner MT(1), Paksima N. Author information: (1)NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York, USA. Etiologies of elbow contractures can...

The Outcome of Elbow Release Surgery in Patients with Elbow Stiffness Caused by Different Etiologies

Shafa Orthopedic Journal | 2019 | Hooman Shariatzadeh, Farid Najd Mazhar, Reza Babaei, Roozbeh Taghavi

Post-traumatic stiff elbow.

EFORT open reviews | 2018 | Adolfsson L

Conflict of interest statement: ICMJE Conflict of interest statement: L. Adolfsson declares payment for lectures for Acumed, DePuy/Johnson & Johnson, AO Foundation, Wright Medical and Swemac Education; royalties from Köigsee implantate GmBh, activities outside the submitted work. 3. J Exp Orthop. 2021 Oct 28;8(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s40634-021-00420-4. Arthroscopic management of e...

Surgical release for tubercular elbow stiffness.

Infection and drug resistance | 2018 | Qian Y, Han Q, Wang W, Ouyang Y

Conflict of interest statement: Disclosure The authors, their immediate families and any research foundation with which they are affiliated have not received any financial payments or other benefits from any commercial entity related to the subject of this article. The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work. 8. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2013 Feb;22(2):268-74. doi: 10...

Open surgical elbow contracture release after trauma: results and recommendations.

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery | 2018 | Haglin JM, Kugelman DN, Christiano A, Konda SR

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 14. J Pediatr Orthop. 2021 Jul 1;41(6):e470-e474. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001817. Complex Fracture-Dislocations of the Elbow in the Pediatric Population. Magee LC(1), Baghdadi S, Gohel S, Sankar WN. Author information: (1)Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Division of Orthopaedics, Philadelphia, PA. BACKGROUND: Complex fracture-dislocations of the elb...

Therapeutic Management of the Posttraumatic Stiff Elbow After Open Osteocapsular Release.

Techniques in hand & upper extremity surgery | 2018 | Cancio JM, Rhee P

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 19. Shoulder Elbow. 2014 Apr;6(2):119-23. doi: 10.1177/1758573214524935. Epub 2014 Mar 3. Post-traumatic elbow rotational stiffness. Ling SK(1), Lui TH(1), Faan YS(2), Lui PW(3), Ngai WK(1). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology North District Hospital, Sheung Shui, New Territories, Hong Kong. (2)Faans Physiotherapy Clinic, Nor...

Post-Traumatic Elbow Stiffness

Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation: a Team Approach | 2018 | Daniel Woods, Charles E. Giangarra

[Post-traumatic elbow stiffness: arthroscopic release, short-term results].

Acta ortopedica mexicana | 2017 | Bustamante-Suárez de Puga D, Cebrián-Gómez R, Villegas-Robles E, Sanz-Reig J

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 16. Arch Pediatr. 2015 Aug;22(8):830-9. doi: 10.1016/j.arcped.2015.05.014. Epub 2015 Jul 2. [Arthrogryposis: clinical manifestations and management]. [Article in French] Ayadi K(1), Trigui M(2), Abid A(1), Cheniour A(1), Zribi M(1), Keskes H(1). Author information: (1)Service de chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologique, CHU Habib-Bourguiba, 3029 Sfax, Tun...

Common Orthopedic Elbow Dysfunction

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets | 2017 | T.K. Robinson

[Arthrogryposis: clinical manifestations and management].

Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie | 2015 | Ayadi K, Trigui M, Abid A, Cheniour A

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 17. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2015 Oct;101(6):735-9. doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2015.07.009. Epub 2015 Aug 28. Arthroscopic elbow joint release with radial head resection arthroplasty: 12 cases. Bornu BC(1), Clément X(1), Kempf JF(1), Clavert P(2). Author information: (1)Centre de chirurgie orthopedique et de la main, 10, avenue Achille-Baumann, 67400 Illkirch-G...

Arthroscopic elbow joint release with radial head resection arthroplasty: 12 cases.

Orthopaedics & traumatology, surgery & research : OTSR | 2015 | Bornu BC, Clément X, Kempf JF, Clavert P

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 18. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2018 Dec;22(4):134-136. doi: 10.1097/BTH.0000000000000207. Therapeutic Management of the Posttraumatic Stiff Elbow After Open Osteocapsular Release. Cancio JM(1), Rhee P(2). Author information: (1)Military Performance Lab, Center for the Intrepid (CFI), Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence (EACE), JBSA Fort Sam...

Post-traumatic elbow rotational stiffness.

Shoulder & elbow | 2014 | Ling SK, Lui TH, Faan YS, Lui PW

20. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2002 Mar-Apr;10(2):106-16. doi: 10.5435/00124635-200203000-00006. Posttraumatic elbow stiffness: evaluation and management. Bruno RJ(1), Lee ML, Strauch RJ, Rosenwasser MP. Author information: (1)Department of Orthopaedics, Tufts University School of Medicine, New England Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA. Posttraumatic elbow stiffness is a common probl...

Surgical release of elbow stiffness after internal fixation of intercondylar fracture of the distal humerus.

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery | 2013 | Koh KH, Lim TK, Lee HI, Park MJ

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 9. Oper Orthop Traumatol. 2024 Aug;36(3-4):167-179. doi: 10.1007/s00064-024-00847-9. Epub 2024 Jul 31. [Technical modifications to elbow interposition arthroplasty]. [Article in German; Abstract available in German from the publisher] Pucher CJ(1), Leschinger T(2), Ott N(2), Müller LP(2), Hackl M(2). Author information: (1)Schwerpunkt für Unfall‑, Hand- un...

Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty for Stiffness, Pain, or Loosening: Will My Patient Have Positive Cultures?

JBJS Orthopaedic Highlights: Shoulder & Elbow | 2013 | R. Michael Greiwe

Dynamic and Static Progressive Elbow Splinting Provide Equivalent Improvements in Range of Motion for Posttraumatic Elbow Stiffness

JBJS Orthopaedic Highlights: Shoulder & Elbow | 2012 | Edwin R. Cadet

Open Elbow Arthrolysis for Posttraumatic Elbow Stiffness

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma | 2006 | Alec Cikes, Brigitte M. Jolles, Alain Farron

Posttraumatic elbow stiffness: evaluation and management.

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons | 2002 | Bruno RJ, Lee ML, Strauch RJ, Rosenwasser MP

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POSTTRAUMATIC ELBOW STIFFNESS

Orthopedic Clinics of North America | 2000 | Graham J.W. King, Kenneth J. Faber

OPERATIVE RELEASE FOR ELBOW CONTRACTURE

Orthopedic Clinics of North America | 1999 | Mark S. Cohen, Hill Hastings

Post-traumatic elbow stiffness

Current Concepts in Orthopaedic Surgery | 1991 | M. Pizzetti, D. Fredella, A. Erriquez