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[Elbow joint].

N Gschwend, J U Steiger

    Der Orthopade
    |August 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Synovectomy effectively manages rheumatoid elbow symptoms like pain and swelling, even in later stages. Elbow arthroplasty offers varied results, with semiconstrained prostheses showing promise for pain relief and improved range of motion.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Rheumatology
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • The rheumatoid elbow significantly impacts hand positioning and function.
    • Surgical interventions for rheumatoid elbow include nodule removal, bursectomy, radial head resection, synovectomy, and arthroplasty.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the efficacy of synovectomy and arthroplasty for rheumatoid elbow based on literature and personal experience.
    • To evaluate the outcomes of semiconstrained elbow arthroplasty using the GSB Mark II prosthesis.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of international literature on elbow synovectomy and arthroplasty.
    • Analysis of personal experience with nearly 50 cases of elbow arthroplasty.
    • Evaluation of the transtricipital surgical approach for elbow procedures.

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    Main Results:

    • Synovectomy provides significant pain relief and swelling reduction, even in advanced rheumatoid elbow disease (Larsen-Dahle-Eek stage 3).
    • While radiological deterioration may continue in long-term disease, clinical improvement justifies rare arthroplasty indications.
    • The semiconstrained GSB Mark II prosthesis, used with a transtricipital approach, demonstrated excellent pain relief, improved range of motion (ROM), and a low complication rate.

    Conclusions:

    • Synovectomy is a highly effective treatment for symptom management in rheumatoid elbow.
    • Semiconstrained elbow arthroplasty, particularly with the GSB Mark II prosthesis and transtricipital approach, yields superior outcomes compared to older constrained hinges.
    • Further research is needed to definitively establish the preferred type of surface replacement for elbow arthroplasty.