The posterior Monteggia lesion with associated ulnohumeral instability

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2006 Jan;88(1):84-9. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.88B1.16704.

Abstract

The type II Monteggia (posterior) lesion is a rare injury which is sometimes associated with ulnohumeral instability. We have reviewed 23 of 28 patients with this injury. A clinical and radiographic assessment was undertaken at follow-up. Functional outcome scores, including the Broberg and Morrey Index and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder or Hand (DASH), were used. The results from the six patients with associated posterior ulnohumeral dislocation were compared with 17 without ulnohumeral injury. Those with dislocation had reduced movement of the elbow and had outcome scores indicative of greater disability compared to those without associated dislocation.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bone Plates
  • Disability Evaluation
  • Elbow Injuries*
  • Elbow Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Elbow Joint / physiopathology
  • Elbow Joint / surgery
  • Female
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*
  • Joint Instability / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Instability / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Monteggia's Fracture / diagnostic imaging
  • Monteggia's Fracture / surgery*
  • Multiple Trauma / diagnostic imaging
  • Multiple Trauma / surgery*
  • Radiography
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome