title: The rise of the metal elbow.
abstract: Painful arthritis of the elbow joint has long been a challenging problem. Elbow arthroplasty has emerged as viable treatment method for many patients. Implant design and surgical technique have evolved to provide more predict-able symptom relief without compromising function. Elbow arthroplasty can now be used to treat a wide variety of conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fractures. This review article presents historical and contemporary perspectives on elbow arthroplasty. A thorough discussion of implant design, surgical technique, and clinical outcomes is presented.
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fajardo
authors.forename: Young W
authors.initials: YW
authors.lastname: Kwon
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001168:Arthritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000266:history / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D057929:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Elbow / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000266:history / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D058569:Elbow Prosthesis / Q000266:history; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D008670:Metals; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D008670:Metals