Elbow Stiffness — Release
Functional elbow arc ≈ 30–130° flexion and 50°/50° pronation–supination (Morrey). Common causes: trauma, HO, prolonged immobilization, intra‑articular fracture, infection. Initial treatment: therapy, static/dynamic splinting, CPM; MUA in early soft‑tissue contracture. Operative options: arthroscopic or open capsular release ± HO excision ± ulnar nerve transposition. Complications: recurrence, instability, nerve injury (ulnar), HO recurrence.
Practised by MCQ
10What is the functional arc of motion at the elbow necessary for most activities of daily living?
mcqWhich of the following is a common cause of elbow stiffness?
mcqWhat is the initial treatment for elbow stiffness?
mcqIn which case is it acceptable to perform contracture release earlier than 6 months post-injury?
mcqWhich classification system guides surgical planning based on the cause and pattern of elbow stiffness?
mcqWhat complication is associated with ulnar nerve transposition during elbow stiffness release?
mcqWhat is the primary restraint to elbow extension?
mcqWhich imaging modality is considered mandatory for surgical planning in elbow stiffness cases?
mcqWhat is the most common type of elbow stiffness observed post-trauma?
mcqWhich of the following splinting techniques applies constant torque at the end range for treating elbow contra...