Functional evaluation of patients with surgically treated terrible triad of the elbow

Brigato, Rafael Mulatti, Mouraria, Guilherme Grisi, Kikuta, Fernando Kenji, Coelho, Sérgio de Paula, Cruz, Márcio Alves, Zoppi Filho, Américo

Functional evaluation of patients with surgically treated terrible triad of the elbow

AUTOR(ES)

Brigato, Rafael Mulatti, Mouraria, Guilherme Grisi, Kikuta, Fernando Kenji, Coelho, Sérgio de Paula, Cruz, Márcio Alves, Zoppi Filho, Américo

FONTE

Acta ortop. bras.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2015-06

RESUMO

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the functional outcome of patients with surgically treated terrible triad of the elbow. METHODS: A retrospective evaluation was performed using the MEPS score (Mayo Elbow Performance Score) of patients diagnosed with terrible triad of the elbow who underwent surgical treatment. RESULTS: 14 patients (nine men and five women) and 15 elbows (one bilateral case) were evaluated. A MEPS average score of 78 points and 86% good and excellent results was obtained. As complications, we had one case of infection and three of neuropraxia of the ulnar nerve. CONCLUSION: The patients had stable elbow with good function, however with reduced range of motion. Level of Evidence IV, Case Series.