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Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Published on: July 5, 2011
[St. George's model of total elbow-joint prosthesis]
Summary
The St. George hinge elbow prosthesis, based on Low Friction Arthroplasty, allows for minimal joint resection. This design facilitates future revision surgeries for patients with rheumatoid arthritis and posttraumatic arthrosis.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Biomedical engineering
- Arthroplasty design
Context:
- The St. George prosthesis is a hinge-type device designed using the Low Friction Arthroplasty principle.
- It necessitates minimal resection of the elbow joint, preserving bone for potential future procedures.
- This approach is particularly relevant for managing complex elbow conditions.
Purpose:
- To describe the design and application of the St. George elbow prosthesis.
- To evaluate the clinical outcomes of this specific hinge prosthesis.
- To assess its suitability for revision arthroplasty.
Summary:
- The study details experiences with 44 implanted St. George elbow prostheses, reporting on 37 cases.
- Indications included rheumatoid arthritis and posttraumatic arthrosis, focusing on outcomes related to motion restriction, pain, instability, and ankylosis.
- The prosthesis design emphasizes bone preservation for potential secondary interventions.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the efficacy of the St. George prosthesis for challenging elbow conditions.
- Highlights the importance of prosthesis design in enabling future reconstructive options.
- Contributes to the understanding of arthroplasty outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis and posttraumatic arthrosis.
