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  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tyneside Surgical Services, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, UK.

Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma
|June 24, 2021
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The clinical need for radiocapitellar joint arthroplasty is underestimated. Resurfacing implants offer a better long-term solution for elbow arthritis than total joint replacement, preserving the radial head.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • The clinical significance of radiocapitellar joint degenerative changes has been historically underestimated.
  • Understanding the relationship between isolated radiocapitellar arthritis and generalized elbow arthritis is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present evidence highlighting the underappreciated clinical need for specialized radiocapitellar joint arthroplasty.
  • To discuss the prevalence and implications of radiocapitellar degenerative changes in elbow arthritis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current evidence on radiocapitellar joint arthritis.
  • Analysis of the relationship between localized and generalized elbow degenerative conditions.
  • Evaluation of treatment outcomes for different prosthetic arthroplasty approaches.
Keywords:
Elbow arthroplastyOsteoarthritis (OA)Radiocapitellar arthroplastyRheumatoid arthritis (RA)

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Main Results:

  • Radiocapitellar joint arthroplasty is an effective long-term solution for both localized and severe elbow arthritis.
  • Resurfacing implants are favored over total joint replacement for better long-term outcomes.
  • Preservation of the radial head is deemed important for patient prognosis.

Conclusions:

  • The clinical demand for radiocapitellar joint prostheses is greater than currently recognized.
  • Arthroplasty of the radiocapitellar joint provides a viable treatment for various elbow degenerative conditions.
  • Radial head preservation through resurfacing arthroplasty enhances long-term patient results in elbow arthritis management.