Mid-term results of total elbow arthroplasties in the treatment of geriatric distal humerus fractures

DISCUSSION: TEA is an effective technique for treating comminuted distal humerus fractures in the geriatric population. The prosthesis's mid-term survivorship was highly satisfactory, with a complication rate that remained low and was generally lower than that of osteosynthesis, with identical functional outcomes. TEAs are indicated in elderly patients, for whom maintaining the fullest possible autonomy is paramount. Our findings suggest that TEAs have sufficient longevity to guarantee a functional, pain-free elbow with no need for reoperation.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV; case series.PMID:38615884 | DOI:10.1016/j.otsr.2024.103887
Source: Hand Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research