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[Arthroplasty of the elbow]
N Gschwend1, J Loehr, D Ivosevic-Radovanovic
1Klinik Wilhelm-Schulthess, Zürich.
Der Orthopade
|August 1, 1988
Summary
Elbow arthroplasty, a complex procedure, yields acceptable pain-free motion and low complication rates in severely handicapped patients when using the GSB III prosthesis, surpassing resection arthroplasty outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
- Reconstructive Surgery
Context:
- Elbow arthroplasty is an infrequently performed, technically demanding joint replacement.
- Indications are typically limited to severely impaired patients after failed conservative treatments.
- Long-term outcomes of elbow replacement have historically been variable.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the GSB III elbow prosthesis.
- To compare the GSB III prosthesis outcomes with other available prosthetic devices.
- To assess the impact of a specific operative approach on functional outcomes.
Summary:
- A literature review indicates that elbow arthroplasty outcomes monitored over 5 years are now acceptable.
- The GSB III prosthesis demonstrated a good range of pain-free motion in a significant proportion of patients.
- The complication rate associated with the GSB III prosthesis was found to be relatively low.
Impact:
- Elbow arthroplasty, particularly with the GSB III prosthesis, offers a viable solution for severe elbow dysfunction.
- The findings suggest improved functional recovery and patient satisfaction compared to previous methods.
- This study contributes to optimizing surgical techniques and prosthetic selection for elbow replacement.