Adjusted Internal Joint Stabilizer Implants as a Supplementary Management of Chronic Elbow Injury: A Preliminary Case Series

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1 Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, Fatmawati General Hospital, Jakarta-Indonesia

2 Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

10.22038/abjs.2025.86117.3921

Abstract

Chronic elbow injuries often cause instability and stiffness. The Internal Joint Stabilizer of Elbow (IJS-E), introduced in 2014, stabilizes the elbow and enables early mobilization. In resource-limited settings where IJS-E was unavailable, an adapted radius T-plate technique was developed. This study evaluated patients (n=11) with chronic elbow injuries, showing significant improvements in Mayo Elbow Performance Scores (MEPS) and range of motion (ROM). Despite challenges like implant rigidity and precise screw placement, the T-plate effectively maintained stability and allowed early ROM exercises. Limitations include short follow-up and the need for further studies, but this approach offers promise for low-resource settings.

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The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 17 September 2025

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  • Receive Date: 16 February 2025
  • Revise Date: 04 August 2025
  • Accept Date: 01 July 2025

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