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Total joint arthroplasty. The elbow.

B F Morrey, R S Bryan

    Mayo Clinic Proceedings
    |August 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Total elbow arthroplasty initially showed promise for elbow arthritis but faced a high revision rate due to loosening. Further research into design and technique is needed before wider adoption.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) was first performed at Mayo Clinic in 1972.
    • Early results for elbow arthritis were superior to previous procedures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the long-term outcomes and challenges of total elbow arthroplasty.
    • To identify reasons for revision surgery and inform future improvements.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical experience with TEA.
    • Analysis of biomechanical data related to elbow joint replacement.

    Main Results:

    • A significant revision rate of 14% was observed.
    • Loosening accounted for 75% of revisions, tempering initial enthusiasm.

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  • Clinical experience and biomechanical data suggest potential for design and technique improvements.

    • Conclusions:

    • Despite initial success, high revision rates due to loosening necessitate caution with TEA.
    • More limited procedures are currently recommended.
    • Total elbow arthroplasty should be reserved for select patients with no other surgical options.