Research Article

The effect of medial side repair in terrible triad injury of the elbow

Volume: 46 Number: 2 April 12, 2012
  • Tulgar Toros
  • Kemal Ozaksar
  • Tahir Sugun
  • Murat Kayalar
  • Emin Bal
  • Sait Ada
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The effect of medial side repair in terrible triad injury of the elbow

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of surgical repair of the medial collateral ligament and ulnar nerve release in cases of terrible triad injuries of the elbow.
Methods: This study included 16 patients (average age: 34 years) who underwent surgery following a diagnosis of terrible triad injury of the elbow between 1996 and 2007. Average follow up was 34.5 months. In all cases, the radial head was first fixed or replaced and the anterior capsule/coronoid complex and lateral collateral ligament were repaired. The medial side of the elbow was addressed (medial collateral ligament repair and ulnar nerve release) in 8 cases and not addressed in the remaining 8 cases. Range of motion, pain, stability, ulnar nerve symptoms, functional Mayo Elbow Performance Index, and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand scores were documented. Serial X-rays were used to confirm ulnohumeral arthritis and development of ectopic calcification. Ultrasonography or MRI was used to detect ulnar nerve entrapment.
Results: Range of motion was slightly more limited in cases where the medial side was not addressed. Ulnohumeral range of motion and flexion degrees were higher in the cases where the medial side was addressed (p<0.05). Serial X-rays demonstrated impending ectopic calcification located at the proximal insertion of medial collateral ligament in patients who did not undergo medial side repair. MRI or ultrasonography confirmed these findings, revealing swollen displaced nerves resembling findings similar to cubital tunnel syndrome.
Conclusion: Ulnar neuropathy is a common complication after medial collateral ligament injury and prophylactic release will facilitate overall results and postoperative patient satisfaction.

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English

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Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Tulgar Toros This is me

Kemal Ozaksar This is me

Tahir Sugun This is me

Murat Kayalar This is me

Emin Bal This is me

Sait Ada This is me

Publication Date

April 12, 2012

Submission Date

March 7, 2014

Acceptance Date

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Year 2012 Volume: 46 Number: 2

APA
Toros, T., Ozaksar, K., Sugun, T., Kayalar, M., Bal, E., & Ada, S. (2012). The effect of medial side repair in terrible triad injury of the elbow. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 46(2), 96-101. https://izlik.org/JA62XX47DB
AMA
1.Toros T, Ozaksar K, Sugun T, Kayalar M, Bal E, Ada S. The effect of medial side repair in terrible triad injury of the elbow. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2012;46(2):96-101. https://izlik.org/JA62XX47DB
Chicago
Toros, Tulgar, Kemal Ozaksar, Tahir Sugun, Murat Kayalar, Emin Bal, and Sait Ada. 2012. “The Effect of Medial Side Repair in Terrible Triad Injury of the Elbow”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 46 (2): 96-101. https://izlik.org/JA62XX47DB.
EndNote
Toros T, Ozaksar K, Sugun T, Kayalar M, Bal E, Ada S (April 1, 2012) The effect of medial side repair in terrible triad injury of the elbow. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 46 2 96–101.
IEEE
[1]T. Toros, K. Ozaksar, T. Sugun, M. Kayalar, E. Bal, and S. Ada, “The effect of medial side repair in terrible triad injury of the elbow”, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 46, no. 2, pp. 96–101, Apr. 2012, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA62XX47DB
ISNAD
Toros, Tulgar - Ozaksar, Kemal - Sugun, Tahir - Kayalar, Murat - Bal, Emin - Ada, Sait. “The Effect of Medial Side Repair in Terrible Triad Injury of the Elbow”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 46/2 (April 1, 2012): 96-101. https://izlik.org/JA62XX47DB.
JAMA
1.Toros T, Ozaksar K, Sugun T, Kayalar M, Bal E, Ada S. The effect of medial side repair in terrible triad injury of the elbow. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2012;46:96–101.
MLA
Toros, Tulgar, et al. “The Effect of Medial Side Repair in Terrible Triad Injury of the Elbow”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 46, no. 2, Apr. 2012, pp. 96-101, https://izlik.org/JA62XX47DB.
Vancouver
1.Tulgar Toros, Kemal Ozaksar, Tahir Sugun, Murat Kayalar, Emin Bal, Sait Ada. The effect of medial side repair in terrible triad injury of the elbow. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica [Internet]. 2012 Apr. 1;46(2):96-101. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA62XX47DB