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21086111

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
12
pubmed:dateCreated
2010-12-14
pubmed:abstractText
Posttraumatic arthrosis or rheumatoid arthritis located at the elbow, in particular at the humero-ulnar joint will probably not occur in increasing numbers in the future due to new antirheumatic medications and modern implants. However, the demographic development with an increase of the geriatric population and the typical physical changes is evident. Due to osteoporosis with a resulting poor bone quality severe fracture patterns may occur at the site of the distal humerus after a simple collapse. The usual surgical aim consisting of an exact anatomic reduction may be impossible to achieve by applying the standard operative treatment. Several studies have proven that a prosthetic replacement of such a severely damaged elbow is a viable solution for elderly people. A mobile, pain-free and stable elbow joint promotes a fast recovery of the patient with a quick return to former activities. Nevertheless, elbow prostheses cannot withstand great strains and the surgeon has to identify those fractures which require a prosthetic replacement. The surgical implantation procedure requires an adequate knowledge of both elbow anatomy and prosthetic options.
pubmed:language
ger
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
1433-044X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
113
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
977-83
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2010
pubmed:articleTitle
[Endoprosthesis for the fractured elbow: uni- and bicompartmental alloarthroplasty of the humero-ulnar joint].
pubmed:affiliation
Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn. oliver.weber@ukb.uni-bonn.de
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract, Review