Arthroplasty of the elbow using J-K membrane. An analysis of 31 cases.
A study of the end results of arthroplasty of the elbow has been made; 31 cases were evaluated clinically and roentgenographically an average of 19 years after operation. The arthroplasty was performed with a minimum of bone resection using chromicized fascia lata (J-K membrane) as an interposition. The maximum range of motion was regained within 3 months and was maintained during the follow-up period. No patient in this series suffered from pain or instability of the joint though radiological signs of osteoarthritis were common.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation*; D005206:Fascia Lata / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014143:Traction / Q000295:instrumentation; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous