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This chapter reviews the basic principles of elbow anatomy, biomechanics and function and surgical approaches. There is a review of the literature regarding elbow dislocations and fractures with an emphasis on treatment in an austere environment. The importance of developing a clear management plan based on the resources available is emphasised and illustrated with a clinical case.
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Hodgson, S. (2016). Elbow Injuries in the Austere Environment. In: Robinson, J. (eds) Orthopaedic Trauma in the Austere Environment. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29122-2_36
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