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Total elbow arthroplasty is an important surgical option for advanced arthritis of the elbow. Semi-constrained linked prosthesis is still a popular choice, however, complications and revisions after TER remain high.… Click to show full abstract
Total elbow arthroplasty is an important surgical option for advanced arthritis of the elbow. Semi-constrained linked prosthesis is still a popular choice, however, complications and revisions after TER remain high. Aseptic loosening and infection are two most common mode of failure. Periprosthetic fracture, implant failure, and triceps insufficiency have also been reported. Revision arthroplasty needs careful preoperative planning to tackle deficiency in soft tissue and osseous structure. Impaction, strut allograft or allograft prosthesis composite graft should be considered for failed TER.
Journal Title: Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma
Year Published: 2021
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