OLD DISLOCATED ELBOW

INTERPOSITION ARTHROPLASTY BY USING FASCIA LATA

Abstract

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.