Indications and outcome in total elbow arthroplasty: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) is the established treatment for end-stage rheumatoid arthritis but improved surgical techniques have resulted in expanded indications. The aim of this study is to review the literature to evaluate the evolution of surgical indications for TEA.

Methods

A systematic review of PubMed and EMBASE databases was conducted. Case series and comparative studies reporting results after three types of primary TEA were eligible for inclusion.

Results

Forty-nine eligible studies were identified (n = 1995). The number of TEA cases published annually increased from 6 cases in 1980 to 135 cases in 2008. The commonest indication for TEA throughout the review period was rheumatoid arthritis but its annual proportion reduced from 77% to 5

SUBMITTER: Samdanis V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7545529 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature