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  1. Ipsilateral fracture dislocation of the radial shaft head associated with elbow dislocation: case report
    Shukur MH, Noor MA, Moses T
    J Trauma, 1995 Jun;38(6):944-6.
    PMID: 7602642
    A severe form of an extremely unusual injury, ipsilateral fracture dislocation of the radial shaft head associated with elbow dislocation, is described. Radial shaft fracture was irreducible even after the radial head and the elbow were reduced. Open reduction and internal fixation are viable options.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint/injuries*; Elbow Joint/surgery
  2. Imaging bicipitoradial bursitis: a pictorial essay
    Yap SH, Griffith JF, Lee RKL
    Skeletal Radiol, 2019 Jan;48(1):5-10.
    PMID: 29797016 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-018-2970-0
    Although bicipitoradial bursitis is not commonly seen, when it does occur, it can frequently lead to diagnostic difficulty, mimicking either a soft-tissue tumor or infection. Lack of awareness of this uncommon entity can lead to unnecessary anxiety or tissue biopsy. This pictorial essay discusses the normal anatomy of the bicipitoradial bursa and the spectrum of imaging findings of bicipital bursitis.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint/pathology
  3. Kinetic and kinematic determinants of shuttlecock speed in the forehand jump smash performed by elite male Malaysian badminton players
    Ramasamy Y, Usman J, Sundar V, Towler H, King M
    Sports Biomech, 2024 May;23(5):582-597.
    PMID: 33663330 DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2021.1877336
    Badminton is the fastest racket sport in the world with smash speeds reaching over 111 m/s (400 kph). This study examined the forehand jump smash in badminton using synchronised force plates and full-body motion capture to quantify relationships to shuttlecock speed through correlations. Nineteen elite male Malaysian badminton players were recorded performing forehand jump smashes with the fastest, most accurate jump smash from each player analysed. The fastest smash by each participant was on average 97 m/s with a peak of 105 m/s. A correlational analysis revealed that a faster smash speed was characterised by a more internally rotated shoulder, a less elevated shoulder, and less extended elbow at contact. The positioning of the arm at contact appears to be critical in developing greater shuttlecock smash speeds. Vertical ground reaction force and rate of force development were not correlated with shuttlecock speed, and further investigation is required as to their importance for performance of the jump smash e.g., greater jump height and shuttle angle. It is recommended that players/coaches focus on not over-extending the elbow or excessively elevating the upper arm at contact when trying to maximise smash speed.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint*
  4. Delayed management of fracture of the lateral humeral condyle in children
    Dhillon KS, Sengupta S, Singh BJ
    Acta Orthop Scand, 1988 Aug;59(4):419-24.
    PMID: 3421080
    Thirty-nine displaced fractures of the lateral humeral condyle in children were followed for an average of 5 (2-5) years. The results were evaluated from functional and cosmetic aspects. Patients treated within 2 weeks by open reduction and internal fixation did well. Those operated on after 6 weeks did not do better than nonoperated on cases. Complications included cubitus varus and valgus deformities, osteonecrosis, nonunion and malunion, and loss of motion. We recommend that patients presenting late be left alone and any sequelae evaluated at a late stage.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint*
  5. Fulltext Radiological analysis of the medial epicondyle in the adolescent throwing athlete
    Ng WM, Chan CK, Takahashi N, Kawai N, Teh KK, Saravana R, et al.
    Singapore Med J, 2017 Feb;58(2):103-106.
    PMID: 26976222 DOI: 10.11622/smedj.2016061
    INTRODUCTION: Injuries to the medial structures of the elbow due to overhead throwing games are well documented. However, variations of medial epicondyles are not well described, especially in athletes with fused medial epicondyles. In this study, we evaluated variations in the medial epicondyle of baseball players who were aged 15-17 years and had fused epicondyles.

    METHODS: In this cross-sectional observational study, 155 skeletally mature baseball players with unilateral medial elbow pain and 310 elbow radiographs were reviewed by two independent reviewers. The medial epicondyles were categorised into three groups: normal, elongated or separated.

    RESULTS: Among the 155 patients, 65 (41.9%) had normal epicondyles, 41 (26.5%) had elongated epicondyles and 49 (31.6%) had separated epicondyles. The medial epicondyle was larger on the dominant arm for 125 (80.6%) patients; the mean surface area on the dominant arm was 222.50 ± 45.77 mm2, while that of the non-dominant arm was 189.14 ± 39.56 mm2(p < 0.01). Among the three categories of medial epicondyles, separated epicondyles had the largest surface area, followed by elongated and normal epicondyles.

    CONCLUSION: Medial epicondyles in adolescent throwing athletes can be categorised into three different groups according to their shape (normal, elongated and separated). We observed a correlation between the shape and the surface area of the medial epicondyle in adolescent throwing athletes, with separated medial epicondyles having the largest surface area. Further studies and follow-up are needed to determine the prognostic value and clinical significance of these morphological variations.

    Study done in Japan
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint/physiopathology
  6. Crosstalk in Mechanomyographic Signals From Elbow Flexor Muscles During Submaximal to Maximal Isometric Flexion, Pronation, and Supination Torque Tasks
    Talib I, Sundaraj K, Lam CK
    J Biomech Eng, 2021 Jan 01;143(1).
    PMID: 32691054 DOI: 10.1115/1.4047850
    This study analyzed the crosstalk in mechanomyographic (MMG) signals from elbow flexors during isometric muscle actions from 20% to 100% maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC). Twenty-five young, healthy, male participants performed the isometric elbow flexion, forearm pronation, and supination tasks at an elbow joint angle of 90 deg. The MMG signals from the biceps brachii (BB), brachialis (BRA), and brachioradialis (BRD) muscles were recorded using accelerometers. The cross-correlation coefficient was used to quantify the crosstalk in MMG signals, recorded in a direction transverse to muscle fiber axis, among the muscle pairs (P1: BB and BRA, P2: BRA and BRD, and P3: BB and BRD). In addition, the MMG RMS and MPF were quantified. The mean normalized RMS and mean MPF exhibited increasing (r > 0.900) and decreasing (r 
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint/physiology
  7. Fulltext Salvage of elbow function in chronic complex elbow fracture dislocation with total elbow arthroplasty: a case report
    Muthu R, Foead AI, Ali A, Devadasan B
    Med J Malaysia, 2013 Aug;68(4):353-5.
    PMID: 24145266 MyJurnal
    In patients with an elbow fracture dislocation the incidence of radial head fracture is 36%, where as coronoid process fractures occur in 13%, and olecranon fractures in 4% of patients. Combination of all these fractures with a 'terrible triad' is rarely reported in the literature. We describe a 40 year old lady involved in a polytrauma who had head injury, pnuemothorax and an open fracture dislocation of the left elbow. The Injury Severity Score initially on admission was 44. She presented with chronic elbow instability with pain 1 year later. A semi constrained total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) with a Coonrad-Morrey prosthesis was performed in this complex injury involving fractures of the coronoid, olecranon, proximal third of the ulna and radial head malunion with heterotrophic ossification around the elbow joint. Although the survivorship of total elbow replacements has improved, it is still a procedure reserved to older patients with low functional demand. At 1-year follow-up, the patient had full range in flexion and extension. The Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) was 100. TEA is a procedure which gains function and stability in a terrible triad elbow.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  8. Fulltext Bilateral Olecranon Fracture in Adult. A Case Report
    Zamzuri, Z., Nazri, M.Y., Amindudin, C.A., Azril, A., Shukrimi, A., Hafiz, A., et al.
    International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2006;5(1):1-3.
    MyJurnal
    We report a case of a 14-year-old Malay male who fell at school and sustained bilateral olecranon fractures. He had undergone an open reduction and tension band wiring to stabilize the fracture. Three months after the surgery, the movement of both his elbows was satisfactory.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  9. Missed proximal radioulnar joint translocation with ulnar nerve entrapment: an unusual injury in a child
    Najid H, Abdul Rashid AH, Ibrahim S
    J Pediatr Orthop B, 2019 Jan;28(1):79-84.
    PMID: 30252793 DOI: 10.1097/BPB.0000000000000556
    Traumatic elbow dislocation in a child is rare, and it is usually associated with fractures. Simultaneous proximal radioulnar joint (PRUJ) translocation with ulnar nerve palsy is even rarer. We report an unusual case of a missed PRUJ translocation with ulnar nerve entrapment in a 10-year-old child. The key to diagnosing the translocation is the position of the proximal radius, which lies medial to the ulna. This was treated by open reduction and release of the entrapped nerve. The ulnar nerve palsy recovered fully at the 1-year follow-up. Although PRUJ translocation with ulnar nerve entrapment is a rare injury, a successful outcome is possible with timely open reduction and release of the ulnar nerve.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint/injuries*; Elbow Joint/surgery
  10. An elbow dislocation in a child with missed medial epicondyle fracture and late ulnar nerve palsy
    Haflah NH, Ibrahim S, Sapuan J, Abdullah S
    J Pediatr Orthop B, 2010 Sep;19(5):459-61.
    PMID: 20555271 DOI: 10.1097/BPB.0b013e32833b6032
    Elbow dislocations associated with a medial epicondyle fracture and ulnar nerve palsy are uncommon injuries. We present the case of an 11-year-old girl with an elbow dislocation treated by closed manual reduction. The medial epicondyle fracture was missed initially until she developed an ulnar nerve palsy 2 months later. Intraoperatively we discovered the bony epicondyle piercing the joint capsule and compressing the ulnar nerve. Removal of the bony fragment relieved her symptoms and she returned to normal activities at 1 year follow-up. We would like to highlight this rare occurrence and present the detailed history and management of this case.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint/pathology*; Elbow Joint/surgery
  11. Syringomyelic neuropathic ulcer of the elbow: treatment with an external fixator
    Yeap JS, Wallace AL
    J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 2003 Sep-Oct;12(5):506-9.
    PMID: 14564278 DOI: 10.1016/S1058-2746(03)00168-X
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint/radiography; Elbow Joint/surgery*
  12. Fulltext Modified pectoralis major tendon transfer for reanimation of elbow flexion as a salvage procedure in complete brachial plexus injury: a case report
    Taran S, Nawfar S
    Malays Orthop J, 2013 Mar;7(1):79-81.
    PMID: 25722813 MyJurnal DOI: 10.5704/MOJ.1303.004
    Traumatic brachial plexus injuries rarely recover spontaneously and if the window period for neurotisation has elapsed, the only option for restoration of function lies in a salvage procedure. Many such salvage procedures have been described in the literature with variable functional results. We report the case of a 16-year-old boy who presented after unsuccessful treatment for a complete brachial plexus injury; we performed a pectoralis major tendon transfer to attain elbow flexion. Postoperatively, the elbow was splinted with flexion at 100°. After 4 weeks of immobilization the splint was removed and the patient could actively flex his elbow from 30° to 100°.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  13. Modified French Osteotomy for Humeroradial Synostosis in a Child with Multiple Synostoses Syndrome: A Case Report
    Sahdi H, Rasit AH, Khoo CS, Bojeng A, Nur-Alyana BA
    Malays Orthop J, 2019 Jul;13(2):52-55.
    PMID: 31467654 DOI: 10.5704/MOJ.1907.011
    Congenital humeroradial synostosis can occur as an isolated clinical entity or as part of a syndrome. Bilateral elbow fixed flexion deformity is very incapacitating and challenging to treat. Here we present the case of a boy with fixed flexion deformity of both elbows due bilateral humeroradial synostosis. Other characteristic features of multiple synostoses syndrome were also present in this child, his elder brother and mother. We elected to improve the position of the right elbow by adapting the modified French osteotomy described by Bellemore et al.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  14. Fulltext Cubitus Valgus with Tardy Ulnar Nerve Palsy - Functional Outcome of Milch Osteotomy without Anterior Transposition of Ulnar Nerve
    Gupta RK, Khiyani R, Majumdar KP, Potalia R
    Malays Orthop J, 2020 Jul;14(2):120-125.
    PMID: 32983386 DOI: 10.5704/MOJ.2007.021
    Introduction: To assess the results of Milch osteotomy in terms of deformity correction and functional outcome in the absence of ulnar nerve transposition.

    Material and Methods: Nine patients with cubitus valgus deformity greater than 20° with tardy ulnar nerve palsy (TUNP) operated between 2012 and 2017 were evaluated. Correction by Milch osteotomy and fixation was done in each case, without osteosynthesis of the non-union lateral condyle humerus or transposition of the ulnar nerve. At one year post-operatively, carrying angle, elbow function (Mayo Elbow Performance Score) and ulnar nerve symptoms were assessed.

    Results: The mean carrying angle pre-operatively was 30.8° on the affected side which improved to a mean of 8.3° postoperatively with an average correction of 22.5°. The mean elbow flexion pre-operatively was 129.4° which improved to 133.3° post-operatively. The mean preoperative MEP score was 76.7 which improved to a mean of 92.2 post-operatively (p < 0.01). TUNP recovered completely in all the patients.

    Conclusion: Milch osteotomy is an effective procedure for cubitus valgus deformity correction and its associated tardy ulnar nerve palsy without a decrease in elbow ROM. Correction of even severe valgus deformities without concurrent anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve is likely to improve ulnar nerve symptoms.

    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  15. The carrying angle: racial differences and relevance to inter-epicondylar distance of the humerus
    Allouh MZ, Abu Ghaida JH, Jarrar AA, Khasawneh RR, Mustafa AG, Bashaireh KM
    Folia Morphol (Warsz), 2016 02 26;75(3):388-392.
    PMID: 26916201 DOI: 10.5603/FM.a2016.0007
    The human carrying angle (CA) is a measure of the lateral deflection of the forearm from the arm. The importance of this angle emerges from its functional and clinical relevance. Previous studies have correlated this angle with different parameters including age, gender, and handedness. However, no reports have focused on race-dependent variations in CA or its relation to various components of the elbow joint. This study aimed to investigate the variations in CA with respect to race and inter-epicondylar distance (IED) of the humerus. The study included 457 Jordanian and 345 Malaysian volunteers with an age range of 18-21 years. All participants were right-hand dominant with no previous medical history in their upper limbs. Both CA and IED were measured by well-trained medical practitioners according to a well-established protocol. Regardless of race, CA was greater on the dominant side and in females. Furthermore, CA was significantly greater in Malaysian males compared to Jordanian males, and significantly smaller in Malaysian females compared to their Jordanian counterparts. Finally, CA significantly decreased with increasing IED in both races. This study supports effects of gender and handedness on the CA independent of race. However, CA also varies with race, and this variation is independent of age, gender, and handedness. The evaluation also revealed an inverse relationship between CA and IED. These findings indicate that multiple factors including race and IED should be considered during the examination and management of elbow fractures and epicondylar diseases.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  16. Fulltext Retrospective Review of Kirschner Wire Fixation andCasting for Displaced Lateral Condylar Fracture of theHumerus in Children
    Gooi, S.G, Chee, E.K., Wong, C.L., Mohana, R., Khoo, E.H., Thevarajan, K.
    Malays Orthop J, 2008;2(2):17-20.
    MyJurnal
    This study was conducted to assess the optimum period for Kirschner wire fixation and cast immobilization for displaced lateral condylar fracture of the humerus in children. We retrospectively reviewed 12 patients with displaced lateral condyle humerus fracture, ranging in age from 3-9 y, with injuries that occurred between Jan 2005 and Dec 2006. All patients were treated with two Kirschner wire fixation and elbow immobilization. In all except 2 patients, the Kirschner wires were maintained for 3 to 4 weeks. Mean time for union was 3.78 weeks and mean humeroulnar arch motion at last review was 138.7 degrees. Only one patient had a 5 degree increased carrying angle in valgus as compared to the non-injured side, and 50% had prominent scars > 4mm. We conclude that fracture union can be expected within three to four weeks for most children after open reduction and fixation with 2 Kirschner wires.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  17. Fulltext The effects of forearm position on handgrip strength
    Ali Md Nadzalan
    Jurnal Sains Sukan & Pendidikan Jasmani, 2013;2(1):2-9.
    MyJurnal
    This study was conducted to investigate i) while the shoulder was in 180° of flexion and the elbow extended, which of the forearm position (supination, pronation and neutral) can generate the greatest handgrip strength, ii) is there any correlation of the handgrip strength between the dominant hand (right hand) and non-dominant hand (left hand) in each forearm position, and iii) will the dominant hand possessed 10% higher handgrip strength than the non-dominant hand. 100 right handed sedentary active students age 22.20 years old (± 1.03), height 172.83 cm (± 6.37), body mass 68.87 (± 11.52) and grip position 3.77 (± 0.77) were recruited in this study. The result indicated that for both the dominant and non-dominant hand, when the shoulder is in 180˚ flexion of the body with the elbow extended, the greatest grip strength was obtained when the forearm was in neutral position followed by pronation and supination position. Post Hoc analysis showed that for both dominant hand and non-dominant hand, pronation and supination forearm position produced greater strength score compared to supination forearm position (p0.05). In all forearm position, participants were shown to produced significantly greater strength in their dominant hand and all the scores were more than 10% greater compared to when using non-dominant hand. Positive relationships were also found for the strength score between dominant hand and non-dominant hand. As the conclusion, different shoulder, elbow and forearm position can affect handgrip strength.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  18. Fulltext Pen and paper based observational method to assess postural problems: a review
    Sukadarin, E.H., Deros, B.M., Nawi, N.S.M., Rambely, A.S., Bakar, S.A., Tamrin, S.B.M.
    Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 2016;16(20):78-83.
    MyJurnal
    Posture is one of the most important factor that need to be considered in any postural analysis. Awkward, extreme,
    and repetitive postures can increase the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). As observational methods are more
    widely used than instrumentation-based methods to assess postural problems, this study reviews and assesses the
    scientific literature of observational methods and focused on pen and paper based specifically. In order to identify the
    published methods, a list of English or Malay articles dating as far back as 1990 was compiled from PubMed, Science
    Direct and Google Scholar. The keywords were ergo*, posture*, method*, observational*, postural problems*, pen and
    paper*, posture analysis*, indirect* and macro-ergo*. In addition, a secondary search was also performed using
    bibliography of retrieved articles so that additional papers for conducting review and evaluations can be collected. A
    total of 121 articles that assessed postural problems in working activities were found. However, after intensive
    screening process only 6 articles were selected to be further analyzed. Posture of upper arms/shoulder, lower arms/
    elbow, wrist, neck, back/trunk and leg were highlighted in this study. The limitations and the strengths of the
    published pen and paper based observational method focusing on those postures were also discussed. The finding of
    this review will benefit researchers in the process of understanding unsafe posture in workplace. It could also provide
    to researcher on how to improve the current pen and paper based observational method for assessing postural
    problems.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  19. Fulltext Ulnar Osteotomy with 2-Pin Unilateral Gradual Distraction for Treatment of Chronic Monteggia Fracture: A Case Report
    Gooi SG, Wang CS, Saw A, Zulkiflee O
    Malays Orthop J, 2017 Mar;11(1):79-81.
    PMID: 28435583 MyJurnal DOI: 10.5704/MOJ.1703.015
    Missed Monteggia fracture leading to chronic radial head dislocation is a known complication. The surgical treatment options remain challenging. The aim of treatment is to reduce the radial head and to maintain the stability of the elbow in all ranges of motion. A few surgical techniques have been described with complications. We report the case of a 13 years old boy with chronic radial head dislocation as a result of an unrecognised Monteggia fracture-dislocation for eight years. We successfully reduced the radial head and corrected the cubital valgus from 45 degrees to 10 degrees with a proximal ulna osteotomy and gradual distraction with 2-pin Monotube external fixator. The correction was uneventful with good functional outcome.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
  20. Fulltext Nonunion of Lateral Humeral Condylar Fracture in A Child with Cubitus Varus
    Sulaiman, A.R., Munajat, I., Mohd, E.F., Sharifudin, M.A.
    Malays Orthop J, 2010;4(3):29-31.
    MyJurnal
    Patients with cubitus varus deformity secondary to malunited supracondylar fracture are at risk for lateral humeral condylar (LHC) fracture. This report describes a child presenting with preexisting malunion of supracondylar fracture presenting along with nonunion of a LHC fracture following a recent injury. The patient underwent resection osteotomy of the metaphyseal proximal fragment of the fracture surface, reduction of the displaced LHC fragment and screw fixation. This procedure corrected the cubitus varus and treated the nonunion of the lateral condyle thus avoiding a supracondylar osteotomy procedure. Treatment resulted in solid union, good range of motion and no avascular necrosis.
    Matched MeSH terms: Elbow Joint
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