A critical analysis of alignment factors affecting functional outcome in total elbow arthroplasty.
Fifty-six elbows were evaluated for correlation between implant alignment and functional results following total elbow arthroplasty. Accurate reconstruction of the anatomic center of rotation of the humerus and ulna and accurate placement of the implant stem were correlated with improved durability and decreased complications.
D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D009068:Movement; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D014457:Ulna / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology