Correction of an incorrectly healed elbow fracture - second operation brings stability
A patient presented with a complex fracture of the upper end of the ulna in the area of the elbow joint. The fracture had previously been operated on by another doctor, but the postoperative check-up revealed that the position of the bone fragments was inadequate. The joint was not stable, mobility was restricted and there was a risk of long-term damage.
Revision surgery with new fixation
In a second procedure, the existing osteosynthesis material – plate and screws – was removed. The fracture was repositioned and fixed in the correct position. Both wires and a new plate with screws were used. The aim was to reconstruct the joint anatomically and restore function.
Outlook: good prognosis with correct follow-up treatment
Thanks to the precise reduction and stabilization, it can be assumed that the patient will be free of pain in the future – provided that the follow-up treatment with movement therapy and monitoring proceeds as planned.
Medical terms used:
Ulna – The ulna, one of the two bones of the forearm, forms an important part of the elbow joint.
Osteosynthesis – Surgical stabilization of bone fractures using plates, screws or wires.
reduction – Surgical return of bone fragments to their original anatomical position.
