title: Linked total elbow arthroplasty.
abstract: This article provides an overview of the current state of linked total elbow arthroplasty. Discussed are the general indications for using a linked implant and currently available implants. Disease-specific indications, contraindications, surgical technique, and rehabilitation are discussed. The overall results and disease-specific results, as well as complications after a linked elbow arthroplasty, are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute, Vanderbilt Hand & Upper Extremity Center, Medical Center East, South Tower, Suite 3200, Nashville, TN 37232-8828, USA. donald.h.lee@Vanderbilt.edu
authors.forename: Donald H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery; D057929:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Elbow / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D000075202:Contraindications; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome