Figure 6.

The fractures in the elbow region united and the patient had a good result according to Mayo Elbow Performance Index after 20 months from injury (with a complete recovery of the ulnar nerve the third month from injury). However due to persistent wrist instability and pain he underwent later a carpal arthrodesis.

Kazakos et al. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2006 1:12   doi:10.1186/1749-799X-1-12
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