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In the field of elbow traumatology the incidence of pure dislocation varies, depending on the study, from 10% to 30% and is considered to have a relatively good prognosis.
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Patella, V., Moretti, B., Pesce, V., Bianco, G.L., Chirianni, S. (1991). Treatment of pure elbow dislocation: long-term results. In: Celli, L. (eds) The Elbow. Current Concepts in Orthopaedic Surgery, vol 2. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-4127-4_11
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