Abstract
The elbow is affected more frequently than any other joint by post-traumatic loss of motion. It is not clear why the elbow tends to develop stiffness after trauma. Its anatomic complexity certainly plays a relevant role:
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• the presence of the three most congruous joints in a single capsule and a synovial space;
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• the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) and the medial collateral ligament (MCL) often taut through the whole range of motion (ROM);
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• a very close relationship with tendons, muscles and skin;
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Celli, A., Celli, L. (2008). Elbow Stiffness. In: Treatment of Elbow Lesions. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-0591-4_19
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