A new unconstrained elbow. A prospective review of 60 replacements.
Sixty unconstrained elbow replacements of a new design have been followed prospectively for three to nine years. Review showed that 50% had excellent relief of pain and return of function, 27% had had major complications requiring removal or revision of the prosthesis and 23% had minor complications which marred the result. Further research in this field seems worthwhile.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure