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Posttraumatic elbow arthritis and arthroplasty

¹Division of Orhtopedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.

The Orthopedic Clinics of North America

|January 12, 1999

Summary

Soft-tissue procedures treat elbow contractures without major injury. For significant injuries or arthritis, joint reconstruction like arthroplasty offers improving outcomes due to surgical advancements.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

Elbow contractures can result from various conditions.
Treatment depends on the severity of articular injury.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline treatment strategies for elbow contractures.
To discuss reconstructive options for posttraumatic elbow conditions.

Main Methods:

Review of soft-tissue procedures for contractures without significant articular injury.
Discussion of reconstructive techniques including distraction, interposition, and implant arthroplasty for posttraumatic elbows.
Analysis of factors influencing outcomes in elbow arthroplasty.

Main Results:

Soft-tissue procedures are effective for elbow contractures without significant articular injury.
Joint reconstruction is necessary for elbows with significant intra-articular injuries or posttraumatic arthritis.
Implant arthroplasty for posttraumatic elbows shows improving results.

Conclusions:

Treatment selection for elbow contractures is guided by the presence of articular injury.
Advancements in elbow arthroplasty techniques and implants are enhancing patient outcomes.

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