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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Apr 2008
The Role of Total Elbow Arthroplasty in Complex Distal Humeral Fractures.
- Michael S Patton and Alan J Johnstone.
- Orthopaedic Trauma Unit, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, AB25 2ZN, Aberdeen, UK. m.s.patton@abdn.ac.uk.
- Eur J Trauma Emerg S. 2008 Apr 1;34(2):99-104.
AbstractFractures of the distal humerus are routinely treated by open reduction and internal fixation in an attempt to retain a painless, stable and functional joint. However, results of fixation, even with advances in plate technology, are still dependent on screw purchase and bone quality. Reported results, over the past decade, now support consideration of primary total elbow arthroplasty, in cases of highly comminuted distal humeral fractures, especially in the elderly who have low physical demands, or in those who have significant pre-existing inflammatory joint disease resulting in marked joint destruction.
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