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A posterior approach to the elbow joint

1999; British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery; Volume: 81-B; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1302/0301-620x.81b6.0811020

2044-5377

Shantanu Shahane, David Stanley,

Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

We describe a posterior approach to the elbow which combines the advantages of both splitting and reflecting the triceps. It gives protection to the ulnar nerve and its blood supply during the operation while providing excellent exposure of the distal humerus. During closure, the triceps muscle can be tensioned, thereby improving stability of the elbow. This approach has particular relevance to unlinked total elbow arthroplasty allowing early rehabilitation of the joint.