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Table 3 Early mobilization vs. immobilization in operative treatment and conservative treatment

From: Treatment strategies for simple elbow dislocation - a systematic review

 

Parameters

Studies and amount of patients (n)

Statistical test:

Mean + STD

Operative Treatment:

 Early mobilization vs. immobilization

MEPI

ROM

6 (140)

95 ± 7 vs. 92 ± 4

115 vs. 118 ± 2.8

Conservative Treatment

 Early mobilization vs. immobilization

Extension deficit

4 (347)

16 ± 13 vs. 19.5 ± 3

  1. MEPI Mayo Elbow Performance Index, ROM Range of Motion, RTW Return to Work – Rate, STD Standard-Deviation