%A Agarwal, Saurabh %A Patel, Ranjeet %T A Prospective Study of 9 Cases of Neglected Posterior Dislocation of Elbow Treated by Open Reduction and V-Y Tricepsplasty of Speed %9 Original Article %D 2019 %J Indian Journal of Drugs in Dermatology %R 10.13107/jbjd.0971-7986 %P 26-29 %V 5 %N 1 %U https://www.ijdd.in/article.asp?issn=2455-3972;year=2019;volume=5;issue=1;spage=26;epage=29;aulast=Agarwal %8 May 1, 2019 %X Aim: Neglected dislocations are common in developing country like ours. These injuries are challenging for surgeons because negligence results into soft tissue contractures and joint cavity is filled with fibrous tissue. We want to share this prospective study based on 9 cases of neglected posterior dislocation of elbow treated by open and V-Y tricepsplasty. Method: Pain, stiffness of joint and functional impairment were the main indication for surgery. We treated 9 patients (5 men ,4 women) with mean age of patient was 34.5 (range 28 years to 42 years); mean time since injury was 9 weeks (range 4 to 14 weeks). Results: The average follow-up was 12 month (range 6 to 18 months). The mean arc of flexion was 109 (range 75 to 125 degree) and the mean arc of supination and pronation was 152 (range 130-10 degree). The average Mayo elbow performance index was 83 (range 95 to 60) with 5 excellent, 2 good and 2 poor results. Complication was wound dehiscence in 2 cases. Conclusion: Open reduction, V-Y tricepsplasty followed by supervised physiotherapy is effective in restoring the functional range of motion, stable and painless joint in neglected dislocation of elbow. %0 Journal Article %I Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications %@ 2455-3972