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

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 the IJS-E is unavailable, an adapted radius T-plate technique has been 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 the short follow-up period and the need for further studies; however, this approach holds promise for low-resource settings.