کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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4081615 | 1267601 | 2013 | 6 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |

SummaryIntroductionFractures of the distal humerus represent 5% of osteoporosis fragility fractures in subjects over the age of 60. Osteoporosis, comorbidities and intra-articular comminution make management of this entity difficult.HypothesisThe hypothesis was that total elbow arthroplasty could be a reliable treatment option in subjects over the age of 65 presenting with a fracture of the distal humerus.Materials and methodsEight-seven patients (80 women and 7 men) mean age 79 years old (65–93) underwent total elbow arthroplasty for the treatment of an AO type A fracture in 9 cases, type B in 8 and type C in 70.ResultsAfter a mean follow-up of 37.5 months (6–106) the Mayo Elbow Performance Score MEPS was 86 ± 14, the quick-DASH score was 24 ± 19 and the Katz score was 5 ± 1.5 points. The MEPS was better in patients with a high preoperative Katz score and a history of inflammatory arthritis who were living at home. Fifty-five patients (63%) presented with a pain-free elbow, and 20 (24%) with slight pain. The flexion-extension range of motion was 97 ± 22° and 48% presented with a flexion-extension arc of at least 100°. Function was normal in 69 patients. Complications were identified in 20 cases (23%) and revision surgery was necessary in 8 (9%). Two arthroplasties had to be changed, one for a fracture of the humeral stem component and the other for loosening. Only one infection occurred in this series.ConclusionTotal elbow arthroplasties provide fractured patients with immediate satisfactory results and a stable, painless and functional elbow. These results seem to be reliable and durable. The rate of complications is low with revision surgery in approximately 10%.Level of evidenceLevel IV.
Journal: Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research - Volume 99, Issue 7, November 2013, Pages 779–784