Mohammad Iqbal Khatak, Mohammad Aziz, Arif Pervaiz.
Old dislocated elbow; interposition Arthroplasty by using Fascia lata.
Professional Med J Jan ;10(4):287-93.

Objectives: To observe the results of interposition arthroplasty by using fascia lata as interposition substance. Design: A prospective and retrospective study. Subject & Methods: Forty cases of old unreduced dislocated elbows were separated with the procedure of interposition arthroplasty using fascia lata. Results: Best results were achieved in young and middle aged patients while in elder patients the results were not encouraging. This is due to the fact that old persons are reluctant to exercise and it is more difficult to rehabilitate them. They have more stiffness and more muscle wasting. They have less responsibilities regarding to adjustment in society than young active enthusiastic people. Conclusion: Neglected dislocation of the elbow is encountered commonly because of the presence of an indigenous system of treatment with major inadequacies in our society.

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