Neglected elbow dislocation is an uncommon condition and its treatment remains challenging.
We present a case of a middle-aged woman presenting with neglected elbow dislocation
and multi-direction instability in whom open reduction of the elbow joint and circumferential
ligamentous reconstruction with a gracilis tendon graft was done. The functional outcome assessed with the Mayo elbow performance
index was excellent. This circumferential technique is undoubtedly a viable technique
and the indications can be extended to even manage a neglected dislocation. This procedure
reduces the need or diminishes the duration of external fixation requirement and thereby
encourages early mobilization.
Keywords
elbow joint - joint dislocation - joint instability - ligaments, articular
