Elbow Hemiarthroplasty for the Treatment of Distal Humerus Fractures.

Elbow Hemiarthroplasty for the Treatment of Distal Humerus Fractures.
Orthop Clin North Am. 2020 Apr;51(2):265-277
Authors: Chang N, King GJW
Abstract
Distal humerus hemiarthroplasty is a good surgical option for nonreconstructable intraarticular distal humerus fractures in selected lower-demand patients. The lifetime activity restrictions have not been determined, but are likely less than a total elbow arthroplasty. From a technical standpoint, distal humeral prostheses should be implanted at the correct depth and rotation. The collateral ligaments, condyles, and epicondyles should be preserved and/or repaired to maintain joint stability. Short- to midterm retrospective studies have shown promising results.
PMID: 32138864 [PubMed - in process]

Source: The Orthopedic Clinics of North America - March 7, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Chang N, King GJW Tags: Orthop Clin North Am Source Type: research