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[Arthroplasty for rheumatic elbow joints].

G Heers¹, J Grifka

¹Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach. gheers@t-online.de

Zeitschrift Fur Rheumatologie

|June 29, 2011

Summary

Rheumatoid arthritis patients may experience pain relief with elbow replacement surgery, but a reduced range of motion is expected. Discuss potential mobility and load-bearing restrictions before considering this treatment.

Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Rheumatology
Biomedical engineering

Context:

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can cause severe elbow joint damage, pain, and instability.
Elbow arthroplasty offers a treatment option for end-stage RA affecting the elbow.
Current surgical options include non-constrained, semi-constrained, and fully constrained designs.

Purpose:

To review current elbow arthroplasty designs for rheumatoid arthritis.
To highlight the advantages and disadvantages of different implant types.
To inform patients about expected outcomes and potential complications.

Summary:

Non-constrained and semi-constrained elbow arthroplasty designs are generally preferred over fully constrained ones due to lower loosening rates.
Significant pain reduction is a common outcome following elbow replacement.

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Patients should anticipate a restricted range of motion and potential limitations in load-bearing and mobility post-surgery.

Impact:

Elbow arthroplasty can significantly improve quality of life by reducing pain in RA patients.
Informed consent regarding functional limitations is crucial for patient satisfaction.
Further research into novel modular designs is needed to optimize outcomes.