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  1. Seow CC, Chow PK, Khong KS
    Ann Acad Med Singap, 1999 Mar;28(2):231-6.
    PMID: 10497673
    Joint hypermobility is a clinical entity that has been little studied in Southeast Asia in contrast to the many studies that have been conducted in the West. A pioneer study was conducted in Singapore involving 306 subjects from the three major races i.e. Chinese, Malays and Indians. Their ages ranged from 15 to 39 years. The objective was to ascertain the joint mobility profile in a study sample representative of the Singapore population and the prevalence of joint hypermobility amongst normal individuals. Joint mobility was assessed using criteria according to Carter and Wilkinson modified by Beighton et al. The distribution of the three major races in the study sample was based on the 1990 census of the Singapore population. The prevalence of joint hypermobility was found to be 17%. The results showed that joint mobility decreases with age and that females had consistently higher degree of joint mobility compared to males throughout the age group. Among the racial groups, Malays had the highest degree of joint mobility followed by Indians and Chinese.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint/physiology
  2. Jagdish K, Paiman M, Nawfar A, Yusof M, Zulmi W, Azman W, et al.
    Malays Orthop J, 2014 Mar;8(1):14-20.
    PMID: 25279079 MyJurnal DOI: 10.5704/MOJ.1403.012
    A seven years retrospective study was performed in 45 consecutive vascular injuries in the extremities to investigate the pattern of injuries, managements and outcomes. Motor-vehicle accidents were the leading cause of injuries (80%), followed by industrial injuries (11.1%) and iatrogenic injuries (4.4%). Popliteal and brachial artery injuries were commonly involved (20%). Fifteen (33.3%) patients had fractures, dislocation or fracture dislocation around the knee joint and 6 (13.3%) patients had soft tissue injuries without fracture. Traumatic arterial transection accounted for 34 (75.6%) cases, followed by laceration in 7 (15.6%) and 9 (6.7%) contusions. Associated nerve injuries were seen in 8 (17.8 %) patients using intra-operative findings as the gold standard, both conventional angiogram (CA) and computerized tomography angiogram (CTA) had 100% specificity and 100% sensitivity in determining the site of arterial injuries. The mean ischemic time was 25.31 hours (4 - 278 hours). Thirty-three (73.3 %) patients were treated more than 6 hours after injury and 6 patients underwent revascularization after 24 hours; all had good collateral circulation without distal pulses or evidence of ischemic neurological deficit. The mean ischemic time in 39 patients who underwent revascularization within 24 hours was 13.2 hours. Delayed amputation was performed in 5 patients (11.1%). Of the 6 patients who underwent delayed revascularization, one patient had early amputation, one -had delayed amputation following infection and multiple flap procedures while the rest of the patients' limbs survived. Joint stiffness was noted in 10 patients (22.2%) involving the knee joint, elbow and shoulder in two patients each. Infection was also noted in 5 patients (11.1%) with two of them were due to infected implants. Other complications encountered included nonunion (2 patients, 4.4%), delayed union (1 patient, 2.2%),limb length discrepancy (1 patient, 2.2%), hematoma (1 patient, 2.2%) and leaking anastomosis in one patient (2.2%). Volkmann's ischemic contracture occurred in 3 (6.7%) patients. There was no complication noted in 8 (17.8%) patients Three patients (6.7%) died of whom two were not due to vascular causes. We conclude that early detection and revascularization of traumatic vascular injuries is important but delayed revascularization also produced acceptable results.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  3. Meryl Grace Lansing, Malehah Mohd Noh, Mohd Hakimi Nordin
    MyJurnal
    Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) of the elbow joint is uncommon. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent joint destruction and preserve function. We present a case of TB synovitis of the elbow joint in a patient with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Case description: A 56-year-old woman with a known seropositive RA on metho-trexate and Leflunomide was seen in the outpatient rheumatology clinic as part of her monthly follow-up. She com-plained of persistent bilateral elbow pain and swelling, despite optimisation of her disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD) and steroid therapy. The suspicion for another diagnosis for her elbow symptoms stems from the persistent pain and swelling amidst increased titration of methotrexate and prednisolone dosages. Ultrasound scan of her elbows revealed bilateral complex olecranon bursitis with active synovitis. The left elbow aspiration yielded cloudy yellowish synovial fluid and the sample was sent for fluid culture, acid-fast bacilli (AFB) stain, and GeneXpert. No AFB was seen but the GeneXpert test confirmed the presence of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. Thus, a diagnosis of TB synovitis of the left elbow was made, and she was promptly started on anti-tubercular therapy (ATT) consisting of Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Ethambutol and Pyrazinamide with the aim to complete 9 months of ATT. Conclusion: The diagnosis of tuberculous synovitis is challenging. In the absence of constitutional or respiratory symptoms, joint TB is usually low on the initial differential diagnosis in patients presenting with joint pain and swelling. The diagnosis is made even more difficult in patients with concomitant rheumatoid arthritis. This case demonstrates the importance of a high index of suspicion for TB, particularly when evaluating patients in high TB prevalence area with an underlying immunosuppressive state.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  4. Singh R, Singh H, Kanodia N
    Malays Orthop J, 2019 Mar;13(1):30-35.
    PMID: 31001381 DOI: 10.5704/MOJ.1903.005
    Introduction: Olecranon osteotomy is well described approach for complex intra-articular distal humeral fractures. In this study, we investigated the usefulness and complications of olecranon osteotomy approach for such fractures. We hypothesise that outcome is comparable in young adults and middle age group and also functional outcome is independent of fracture subtype following surgical fixation. Materials and Methods: Between December 2012 and September 2015, twenty-four adult patients (male: 15, female: 9) having mean age of 41.4 years with closed intra-articular fracture (AO-13C) were surgically managed using olecranon osteotomy approach and were followed-up for a mean of 28.5 months (range: 22-35 months). Functional outcome was measured using Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) and complications were observed. Statistical analysis was done using Student t-test and Kruskal Wallis test. Results: All fractures united by the end of three months. Mean elbow flexion achieved was 123°, mean extension lag was 9° and mean active arc of motion was 114°. Mean MEPS was 87 (excellent: 8, good: 14, fair: 1 and poor: 1). Post-operative transient ulnar nerve palsy was noted in two cases, heterotopic ossification (HO) was in one case, infection in two cases, implant prominence in five and elbow stiffness in three cases. Motion arc was higher in young adults and MEPS was comparable in both age group. Functional outcome was also dependent on fracture subtype. Conclusion: The olecranon osteotomy approach for distal humerus fractures had good functional outcome with fewer complications. Joint congruity and fixation could easily be assessed intraoperatively.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  5. Loh, Li Loong, Wong, Kai Ann, Zamzuri Zakaria@Mohamad
    MyJurnal
    Synovial osteochondromatosis is an unusual, rare and benign tumour. This disease is characteristically monoarticular, most commonly found in knee joint, however it is rarely found in the elbow. A 49-year-old Indian man presented to hospital with a 6-month history of pain, swelling, intermittent locking, loss of range of motion of right elbow and a considerable size of elbow with no recollection of associated trauma. Plain radiographs of right elbow showed numerous radiopaque round and oval loose bodies within the right elbow joints. Computer Tomographic (CT) scan showed multiple bony mass within the right elbow joint. Arthroscopic synovectomy, debridement, excisional biopsy and loose body removal combined with miniarthrotomy of the right elbow was performed due to limited exposure for removal of larger loose bodies. Histopathological examination of the tissue sample is consistent with the diagnosis of synovial osteochondromatosis. The clinical and radiological evaluation at 6th month postoperatively showed marked reduction in the volume of the elbow, further improvement of elbow range of motion of this patient and the Mayo elbow performance score before surgery and at 6 months postoperative, with an increase from 50 to 80 points. Synovial osteochondromatosis of the joints is a rare condition. The signs and symptoms are not specific and may be suggestive of other pathology conditions. Arthroscopic synovectomy and removal of loose body is the standard operative procedure till today. However, combination of arthroscopy and miniarthrotomy in cases of large loose bodies may provide a good clinical and functional outcome.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  6. Pan, K.L., Zolqarnain A., Ong, G.B.
    Malays Orthop J, 2009;3(2):55-57.
    MyJurnal
    Osteosarcoma occurring in the humerus is often confined to the proximal part, in which case, reconstruction after excision is less daunting. When the tumour spreads down the medullary cavity distally, a total humeral replacement is often required. This is costly and beyond the means of the average patient in a developing country. An amputation is often the procedure of first resort. We report a 13-year-old boy with osteosarcoma originating from the left proximal humerus, with involvement of the marrow reaching down to the distal diaphyseal-metaphyseal junction, leaving only 6 cm of the distal humerus intact after wide resection. Reconstruction of the defect was done with a composite cement-autoclaved autograft fixed to the remaining humerus with a plate. At 40 months of follow-up, the patient is well with normal function of the elbow, wrist and hand. Salvaging the limb despite near total involvement of the humerus by high grade osteosarcoma is possible using material available in the average orthopaedic operating room.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  7. Syed J, Zamri AR, Jamaluddin S, Ruben JK, Gopindran M
    Malays Orthop J, 2017 Mar;11(1):82-84.
    PMID: 28435584 MyJurnal DOI: 10.5704/MOJ.1703.016
    Traumatic elbow dislocations in children are rare but most of them are complex dislocations, and in such dislocations, medial humerus epicondyle fractureis the most common associated injury. Fracture incarceration in the elbow joint occurs in 5-18% of medial humerus epicondyle fractures but ulnar neuropraxia is very rare. Open reduction internal fixation is indicated in medial humerus epicondyle fracture with fracture incarceration, ulnar neuropraxia, marked instability or open fracture. Operative treatment options include fragment excision and sutures, closed or open reduction and Kirschner wire fixation, open reduction and suture fixation, open reduction and smooth pin fixation, and open reduction and screw fixation. However, ulnar nerve transposition is debatable as good outcome had been reported with and without nerve transposition. We report a case of a 13-year old boy, who presented with right elbow dislocation and intra-articular entrapment of medial humerus epicondyle fracture fragment, complicated with sensory ulnar neuropraxia, following a fall onto his right outstretched hand in a motor vehicle accident. The elbow joint was reduced using close manipulative reduction but the fracture fragment remained entrapped post-reduction. The patient then underwent open reduction and screw fixation of the medial humerus epicondyle fracture without ulnar nerve transposition. He had good functional outcome six weeks after surgical intervention, with complete recovery of ulnar neuropraxia six months later. Currently, he is doing well at school and is active with his sporting activity.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  8. Mohd Miswan MF, Othman MS, Muhamad Effendi F, Ibrahim MI, Rozali KN
    Malays Fam Physician, 2017;12(1):26-28.
    PMID: 28503271
    Nursemaid's elbow is a radial head subluxation caused by axial traction on the extended arm while the forearm is pronated, allowing for slippage of the radial head. A 2-year-old boy presented with pain, swelling and reduced range of movement of the right elbow for 4 days. The mother noted that the child was moving the right upper limb less often and there was tenderness over the right elbow. X-ray of the right elbow showed subluxation of the elbow joint with no obvious fracture. A trial of conservative management was decided upon and the patient was placed on a right elbow backslab with the right forearm in a supine position. On follow-up, there was no swelling, tenderness or neurological deficit noted. A repeate x-ray revealed normal findings.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  9. Mohd Miswan M. F., Mohamad Saifudin Othman, Ferdhany Muhamad Effendi, Khairul Nizam Rozali, Mohd Ikraam Ibrahim
    Malays Fam Physician, 2017;12(1):26-28.
    MyJurnal
    Nursemaid’s elbow is a radial head subluxation caused by axial traction on the extended arm while
    the forearm is pronated, allowing for slippage of the radial head. A 2-year-old boy presented with
    pain, swelling and reduced range of movement of the right elbow for 4 days. The mother noted that
    the child was moving the right upper limb less often and there was tenderness over the right elbow.
    X-ray of the right elbow showed subluxation of the elbow joint with no obvious fracture. A trial of
    conservative management was decided upon and the patient was placed on a right elbow backslab
    with the right forearm in a supine position. On follow-up, there was no swelling, tenderness or
    neurological deficit noted. A repeate x-ray revealed normal findings.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  10. Phang ZH, Miskon MFB, Ibrahim SB
    J Med Case Rep, 2018 Jul 18;12(1):211.
    PMID: 30016981 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-018-1751-7
    BACKGROUND: Blunt trauma causing brachial artery injury in a young patient is very rare. Cases of brachial artery injury may be associated with closed elbow dislocation or instability. Elbow dislocation may not be evident clinically and radiologically on initial presentation.

    CASE PRESENTATION: This is a case of a 37-year-old, right-hand dominant, Malay man who fell approximately 6 meters from a rambutan tree and his left arm hit the tree trunk on his way down. He was an active tobacco smoker with a 20 pack year smoking history. On clinical examination, Doppler signals over his radial and ulnar arteries were poor. He proceeded with emergency computed tomography angiogram of his left upper limb which showed non-opacification of contrast at the distal left brachial artery just before the bifurcation of the left brachial artery at his left elbow joint. Radiographs and computed tomography scan also showed undisplaced fracture of left lateral epicondyle and radial head with no evidence of elbow dislocation. He subsequently underwent left brachial to brachial artery bypass which was done using reversed saphenous vein graft and recovered well. His fractures were treated using 90 degree long posterior splint for 2 weeks and he was then allowed early range of motion of the left elbow. This patient developed left elbow dislocation 6 weeks postoperatively. Closed manipulative reduction of his left elbow resulted in incomplete reduction. The functional outcome of his left elbow was limited with a range of motion of left elbow of 0-45 degrees. However, he was not keen for surgery to stabilize his elbow joint during his last follow-up 6 months post injury.

    CONCLUSIONS: This is an uncommon case of brachial artery injury in a civilian caused by blunt trauma associated with occult elbow instability/dislocation and minor fractures around the elbow joint. The treatment of brachial artery injury with clinical evidence of distal ischemia is surgical revascularization. The possibility of elbow instability and dislocation need to be considered in all cases of brachial artery injury because early radiographs and computed tomography scans may be normal. Short-term posterior splint immobilization is not sufficient to prevent recurrent dislocations.

    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint/injuries*
  11. Das B
    Biomed Imaging Interv J, 2007 Oct;3(4):e45.
    PMID: 21614297 DOI: 10.2349/biij.3.4.e45
    Radiosynovectomy is a novel method of treatment for several acute and chronic inflammatory joint disorders. A small amount of a beta-emitting radionuclide is injected into the affected joint delivering a radiation dose of 70 to 100 Gy to the synovia. The proliferative tissue is destroyed, secretion of fluid and accumulation of inflammation causing cellular compounds stops and the joint surfaces become fibrosed, providing long term symptom relief. The radionuclides are injected in colloidal form so that they remain in the synovium and are not transported by lymphatic vessels causing radiation exposure to other organs. Complete reduction of knee joint swelling has been seen in above 40% and pain relief in 88% of patients. Wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle and hip joints showed significant improvement in 50-60% and restoration of normal function and long term pain relief has been achieved in about 70% of small finger joints. In hemophilic arthropathies complete cessation of bleeding in about 60% and improved mobility in 75% of patients has been reported.

    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  12. Foo YH, Tunku Ahmad Yahaya TS, Chung TY, Silvanathan JP
    Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg, 2020 Apr;38(4):215-221.
    PMID: 32301668 DOI: 10.1089/photob.2019.4757
    Objective:
    To investigate effect of photobiomodulation (PBM) on nerve regeneration after neurotization with the Oberlin Procedure (ulnar fascicle to motor branch to biceps) to restore elbow flexion in patients with brachial plexus injury.
    Materials and methods:
    This prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted with 14 patients with high brachial plexus injury who underwent neurotization with the Oberlin Procedure to restore elbow flexion. The patients were randomly allocated to two groups of equal numbers: control group and PBM group. In this study, the PBM used has a wavelength of 808 nm, 50 mW power, continuous mode emission, 4 J/cm2 dosimetry, administered daily for 10 consecutive days, with an interval of 2 days (weekends). The outcome of surgery was assessed after 1, 2, 3, and 6 months. The nonparametric Mann-Whitney U-test and chi-square test were utilized to compare the results between both groups.
    Results:
    After 3 months postoperatively, more patients in the PBM group had demonstrated signs of reinnervation and the mean muscle power was significantly higher in the PBM group. No adverse effects resulted from the administration of PBM.
    Conclusions:
    PBM is a treatment modality that can improve nerve regeneration after neurotization with the Oberlin Procedure.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  13. Lim, M.L., Ismail, S.S., Rahman, N., Watanabe, M.
    Jurnal Veterinar Malaysia, 2015;27(1):24-26.
    MyJurnal
    Melioidosis is a zoonotic disease as a result of infection by Burkholderia pseudomallei. It is of significant public health
    concern due to its ubiquitous nature with high morbidity and mortality in humans and animals. In cats, the disease is usually reported
    with abscess formation in lung, liver and spleen, however, isolated articular melioidosis is rare. A 1-year-old, a female Domestic
    Shorthair cat was presented to University Veterinary Hospital, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UVH-UPM) with swollen right elbow and
    non weight bearing lameness of the right forelimb. Physical examination revealed pyrexia, soft tissue swelling and pain upon
    palpation of the right elbow joint. Radiographs of the right forelimb revealed osteolysis at the distal third of the humerus and
    proximal radius and ulna, cortical thinning at the olecranon and soft tissue swelling around the elbow joint. Bacterial culture of the
    joint fluid revealed positive growth for Burkholderia pseudomallei. Unfortunately, the owner opted to euthanise the cat citing
    personal reasons. Upon necropsy, there was presence of multiple caseous nodules within the right elbow joint cavity only and none
    of the other limbs, lung, spleen and liver was affected. It is important for veterinarian to be aware of septic arthritis and osteomyelitis
    form of melioidosis.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
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