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Demographic data, injury mechanisms, fracture subtype, surgical approach, fixation methods, and clinical outcomes were reviewed. Functional outcomes were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score, and Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS). Radiographic bone union and postoperative complications were also evaluated.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The mean follow-up period was 14.5 months. All fractures achieved radiographic union at a mean of 9.1 weeks. At final follow-up, the mean VAS was 1.8, DASH 11.4, and MEPS 87.5, indicating generally good to excellent outcomes in most cases. The average range of motion was 8\u00b0-139\u00b0 in flexion-extension and 74\u00b0-75\u00b0 in pronation-supination. No cases of re-dislocation or nonunion were observed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Complex elbow fracture-dislocations remain rare but challenging injuries. Proper selection of surgical approach and fixation method according to injury subtype can lead to favorable clinical outcomes. 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