Operative release for elbow contracture - The lateral collateral ligament sparing technique

This article describes the technique of elbow release and debridement using a lateral approach designed to spare the lateral collateral ligament compl ex and extensor tendon origins of the elbow. This exposure allows for compl ete exposure of the anterior and posterior ulnohumeral and radiocapitellar joints through a single incision. Advantages include simplified surgical di ssection, minimal operative morbidity, and less potential for postoperative instability after release.