Aseptic Destruction of the Elbow Joint after Radial Head Replacement. Case Study.
Radial head replacement should be a routine treatment in cases of non-reconstructable radial head fractures. With the growing number of radial head arthroplasties, we are going to see more complications related to this procedure. We describe a case of aseptic destruction of the elbow joint, probably related to the release of polyethylene particles from the prosthetic head. Removal of the implant and extensive synovectomy was performed, leading to an excellent clinical outcome with reduction of pain and increase in the range of motion. The clinical improvement was not accompanied by radiographic change.
Department of Musculoskeletal Trauma Surgery and Orthopaedics, Centre for Post-Graduate Medical Education Prof. A. Gruca Independent Public Teaching Hospital in Otwock, Poland.
Marcin
M
Błoński
Department of Musculoskeletal Trauma Surgery and Orthopaedics, Centre for Post-Graduate Medical Education Prof. A. Gruca Independent Public Teaching Hospital in Otwock, Poland.
Andrzej
A
Boszczyk
Department of Musculoskeletal Trauma Surgery and Orthopaedics, Centre for Post-Graduate Medical Education Prof. A. Gruca Independent Public Teaching Hospital in Otwock, Poland.
Stanisław
S
Pomianowski
Department of Musculoskeletal Trauma Surgery and Orthopaedics, Centre for Post-Graduate Medical Education Prof. A. Gruca Independent Public Teaching Hospital in Otwock, Poland.
Mariusz
M
Urban
D000328:Adult; D001168:Arthritis / Q000601:surgery*; D057929:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Elbow / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D011044:Poland; D020959:Polyethylene / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D020127:Recovery of Function; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D020959:Polyethylene