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Total elbow replacement.

C Leber1, C P Melone

  • 1New York University Medical Center, New York.

Orthopaedic Review
|September 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

This study reviews the development of total elbow replacements, focusing on semiconstrained designs. It details surgical indications, techniques, and outcomes for patients experiencing elbow pain and degeneration.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Elbow pain, instability, ankylosis, and arthritis necessitate advanced treatments.
  • Total elbow replacement has emerged as a sophisticated surgical solution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To trace the historic development of prosthetic total elbow arthroplasty.
  • To review results of various prosthetic designs (constrained, semiconstrained, nonconstrained).
  • To discuss personal experience with semiconstrained total elbow replacements, including indications and techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical development of total elbow arthroplasty.
  • Analysis of results from constrained, semiconstrained, and nonconstrained designs.
  • Evaluation of eight years of experience with semiconstrained total elbow replacements at NYU Medical Center.

Main Results:

  • The study assesses the outcomes of different total elbow arthroplasty designs.
  • Personal experience with semiconstrained total elbow replacements is highlighted.
  • Surgical indications and operative techniques are detailed.

Conclusions:

  • Total elbow replacement offers a sophisticated option for debilitating elbow conditions.
  • Semiconstrained designs represent a significant advancement in elbow arthroplasty.
  • Careful patient selection and surgical technique are crucial for successful outcomes.

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