Midterm outcomes of 146 EVOLVE Proline modular radial head prostheses: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The EVOLVE implant (Wright Medical Technology, Arlington, TN, USA) is a modular loose-fitting radial head prosthesis. The primary objective was to synthesize all available literature investigating the midterm clinical outcomes of the EVOLVE implant.

Materials and methods

An electronic literature search in Pubmed/Medline, Scopus, EMBASE, and Cochrane library was performed querying for studies published in 2000-2017. Articles describing clinical and radiographical outcomes as well as reoperation were included. Outcomes of interest included range of motion, Mayo Elbow Performance Score, Disabilities of the Arm Shoulder and Hand, radiographic outcome, and reason for reoperation.

Results

A total of five articles consisting of 146 patients with EVOLVE implants

SUBMITTER: Laumonerie P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8039765 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature