Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 3, 2026

Novel Diagnostics in Revision Arthroplasty: Implant Sonication and Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction
10:35

Novel Diagnostics in Revision Arthroplasty: Implant Sonication and Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction

Published on: December 3, 2017

12.6K

Arthrodesis for failed total elbow arthroplasty with deep infection

Randall J Otto1, Philip J Mulieri2, Benjamin J Cottrell3

  • 1Premier Care Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA.

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
|February 15, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Elbow arthrodesis after infected total elbow arthroplasty is not recommended. This salvage procedure showed a high reoperation rate and difficulty achieving bone fusion in a small study.

Keywords:
Total elbow arthroplastyarthritisarthrodesisdeep infectionjoint fusionsalvage procedure

More Related Videos

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty10:10

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Published on: July 5, 2011

43.4K
A Novel Method to Determine the Longitudinal Antibacterial Activity of Drug-Eluting Materials06:18

A Novel Method to Determine the Longitudinal Antibacterial Activity of Drug-Eluting Materials

Published on: March 3, 2023

4.4K

Related Concept Videos

Endocarditis III: Medical Management01:18

Endocarditis III: Medical Management

Infective endocarditis management involves a multifaceted approach encompassing infection prevention, lifestyle modifications, pharmacological therapy, and surgical management.Infection Prevention:Hand Hygiene: Thorough handwashing is crucial to prevent the spread of infection. Hand hygiene should be performed regularly, especially before and after using the restroom.Oral Hygiene: Good oral hygiene is essential. It includes brushing teeth immediately after waking up and before bed, flossing...
360