[Orthopedic operations and postoperative treatment of rheumatic elbows].
This article gives an overview of the indications for operative treatment and the respective post-treatment of rheumatic elbows. The goal should be to preserve the function of the elbow joint and freedom from symptoms to prevent joint destruction which unfortunately can still be seen nowadays.
Orthopädische Klinik für die Universität Regensburg, Asklepios-Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V. Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Deutschland. j.goetz@asklepios.com
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D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*