Elbow stiffness due to malunited capitellum fracture: A case report and the role of 3D printing in surgical management.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Elbow stiffness is an uncommon condition that significantly impacting a patient's daily activities. Trauma is the most frequent cause of elbow stiffness. However, capitellum fractures are rare, accounting for approximately 1 % of elbow fractures. They are often misdiagnosed due to nonspecific symptoms and the complex anatomy of the elbow joint.

Case presentation

We report the case of a 54-year-old female who presented with left elbow stiffness eight months after a traumatic incident. On physical examination, her left elbow extension was +10°, and flexion was restricted to 65°, with no limitation in pronation or supination. Imaging studies revealed a malunited capitellum with osteophytes at the posterolateral site of the olecranon. A 3D-printed model of her elbow

SUBMITTER: Kholinne E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11562399 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature