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Elbow extension contracture

MedGen UID:
592334
•Concept ID:
C0409337
•
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonym: Extension contractures of elbows
SNOMED CT: Extension contracture - elbow (202272006)
 
HPO: HP:0034393

Definition

An elbow contracture that limits the ability of the elbow joint to flex (flexion of the the elbow joint refers to bending the elbow joint to bring the hand closer to the shoulder), meaning that the elbow is fixed in an extended (straight) position. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVElbow extension contracture

Conditions with this feature

Lethal congenital contracture syndrome 9
MedGen UID:
903881
•Concept ID:
C4225303
•
Disease or Syndrome
Lethal congenital contracture syndrome-9 (LCCS9) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by multiple flexion and extension contractures resulting from reduced or absent fetal movement (Ravenscroft et al., 2015). For a general phenotypic description and discussion of genetic heterogeneity of lethal congenital contracture syndrome, see LCCS1 (253310).
See: Condition Record
Lethal congenital contracture syndrome 9

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Tetraplegia Management Update.
Fridén J, Gohritz A
J Hand Surg Am 2015 Dec;40(12):2489-500. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.06.003. PMID: 26537454
Open elbow contracture release: postoperative management with and without continuous passive motion.
Lindenhovius AL, van de Luijtgaarden K, Ring D, Jupiter J
J Hand Surg Am 2009 May-Jun;34(5):858-65. Epub 2009 Apr 11 doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2009.01.003. PMID: 19362791
The classification and treatment of heterotopic ossification about the elbow and forearm.
Hastings H 2nd, Graham TJ
Hand Clin 1994 Aug;10(3):417-37. PMID: 7962148

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

The Effects of Age on the Outcomes of Elbow Release in Arthrogryposis.
Richards C, Ramirez R, Kozin S, Zlotolow D
J Hand Surg Am 2019 Oct;44(10):898.e1-898.e6. Epub 2019 Jan 16 doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.11.013. PMID: 30660396
Combined Elbow Release and Humeral Rotational Osteotomy in Arthrogryposis.
Ramirez RN, Richards CJ, Kozin SH, Zlotolow DA
J Hand Surg Am 2017 Nov;42(11):926.e1-926.e9. Epub 2017 Jul 14 doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.06.005. PMID: 28716382
Posterior elbow capsulotomy with triceps lengthening for treatment of elbow extension contracture in children with arthrogryposis.
Van Heest A, James MA, Lewica A, Anderson KA
J Bone Joint Surg Am 2008 Jul;90(7):1517-23. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.F.01174. PMID: 18594101

Prognosis

The Effects of Age on the Outcomes of Elbow Release in Arthrogryposis.
Richards C, Ramirez R, Kozin S, Zlotolow D
J Hand Surg Am 2019 Oct;44(10):898.e1-898.e6. Epub 2019 Jan 16 doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.11.013. PMID: 30660396
Combined Elbow Release and Humeral Rotational Osteotomy in Arthrogryposis.
Ramirez RN, Richards CJ, Kozin SH, Zlotolow DA
J Hand Surg Am 2017 Nov;42(11):926.e1-926.e9. Epub 2017 Jul 14 doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.06.005. PMID: 28716382

Clinical prediction guides

The Effects of Age on the Outcomes of Elbow Release in Arthrogryposis.
Richards C, Ramirez R, Kozin S, Zlotolow D
J Hand Surg Am 2019 Oct;44(10):898.e1-898.e6. Epub 2019 Jan 16 doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.11.013. PMID: 30660396

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