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[Orthopedic operations and postoperative treatment of rheumatic elbows]
J Götz1, C Baier, H R Springorum
1Orthopädische Klinik für die Universität Regensburg, Asklepios-Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V. Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Deutschland. j.goetz@asklepios.com
Zeitschrift Fur Rheumatologie
|October 12, 2012
Abstract:
This article gives an overview of the indications for operative treatment and the respective post-treatment of rheumatic elbows. The goal should be to preserve the function of the elbow joint and freedom from symptoms to prevent joint destruction which unfortunately can still be seen nowadays.
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