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Nicholas Chang1, Graham J W King1
1Roth | McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Care, Western University, 268 Grosvenor Street, Room D0-213, London, Ontario N6A4L6, Canada.
Abstract:
Distal humerus hemiarthroplasty is a good surgical option for nonreconstructable intraarticular distal humerus fractures in selected lower-demand patients. The lifetime activity restrictions have not been determined, but are likely less than a total elbow arthroplasty. From a technical standpoint, distal humeral prostheses should be implanted at the correct depth and rotation. The collateral ligaments, condyles, and epicondyles should be preserved and/or repaired to maintain joint stability. Short- to midterm retrospective studies have shown promising results.
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