[Modern ideas on the treatment of dislocations and fracture-dislocations in the elbow joint].

The authors describe the causes and surgical methods of treatment of fresh and long-standing dislocations and fracture-dislocations in the elbow joint. The indications to using different operative methods and technical-surgical interventions are described in details as well as long-term results of treatment by the literature data. The current methods and the authors' methods of prophylactics and treatment of postoperative complications are analyzed. The methods of rehabilitation of such patients are also described.