Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Heterotopic Ossification in Patients with Posttraumatic Elbow Stiffness: 3D Analysis of Regional Distribution Features and Associated Risk Factors
The development of heterotopic ossification (HO) is a common yet debilitating complication after elbow injuries and related surgical procedures. We intend to evaluate the regional distribution features of HO around the elbow joint in patients with posttraumatic elbow stiffness (PTES), and explore the independent risk factors for HO development in different regions.
Analysis of Mechanoreceptors and Free Nerve Endings in the Lateral Collateral Ligament of the Elbow Using Immunofluorescence and Confocal Microscopy
The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) of the elbow is an essential static stabilizer against varus and posterolateral rotatory forces. It is hypothesized that injury to the LCL might impair elbow proprioception, although direct evidence for this impairment remains limited and warrants further investigation. This study aimed to describe the morphology and distribution of mechanoreceptors and free nerve endings within the LCL.
