Technical Note and Initial Clinical, Prospective Results After LUCL / MCL Refixation with Additive FiberTape Augmentation (Internal Bracing) for Elbow Instability

• Conditions: Diseases of the ligaments : Upper arm [humerus, elbow joint].; S53; M24.22; Dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments of elbow

• Registration Number: DRKS00012813
• Lead Sponsor: Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2018-11-06
• Study Start: 2019-12-05
• Results First Posted: 2022-01-06
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 34

Inclusion Criteria

Men and women of 18 years of age
-Operative treatment of elbow instability with internal bracing in DIAKOVERE Friederikenstift

Exclusion Criteria

-Diseases or injuries that affect arm strength or elbow function
-Immunosuppressive therapy

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The aim of this study is to describe this new surgical procedure and to present the first prospective clinical results after treatment of elbow instabilities with internal bracing. The functional result, subjective complaints, complications and instabilities are evaluated. The instability is determined by means of the humero-radial collapsibility by means of ultrasound.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
After 3 and 12 months, clinical examinations are carried out with recording of patient satisfaction, pain situation, determination of the active and passive range of motion, acquisition of subjective and objective elbow scores (Mayo Elbow Performance Score, DASH Score, HSS Score, Broberg & Morrey Score) and Questions about complications and revision procedures. The instability is objectified on the basis of the unfoldability by means of ultrasound.