Primary Linked Semiconstrained Total Elbow Arthroplasty for Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Single-Institution Experience with 461 Elbows Over Three Decades

Conclusions:
Elbow arthroplasty using a cemented linked semiconstrained elbow arthroplasty provides satisfactory clinical results in the treatment of RA with a reasonable rate of survivorship free of mechanical failure at 20 years. Although bushing wear was identified on radiographs in approximately one-fourth of the patients, revision for isolated bushing wear was uncommon.

Level of Evidence:
Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

Source: JBJS - October 18, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Sanchez-Sotelo, J., Baghdadi, Y. M. K., Morrey, B. F. Tags: Elbow Scientific Articles Source Type: research