[Transtricipital dorsal approach in neglected elbow dislocation].

Neglected elbow dislocation is a rare injury but is still frequent in our country. Authors report 12 cases of neglected elbow dislocation with stiffness in extension. All patients were treated by open reduction using a posterior approach and plasty of tricipital tendon. Authors describe the interest of the posterior approach for treatment of neglected elbow dislocation with stiffness in extension.