Unilateral Technique for Interposition Arthroplasty of the Elbow-A Technical Note.

Stiffness and pain secondary to end-stage dysfunctional osteoarthritis of the elbow can pose a therapeutic dilemma. Although total elbow arthroplasty is successful in older patients with low functional demand, alternatives to joint replacement must be found in the younger, more active individual. Interposition arthroplasty provides a salvage option for young, high-demand patients who hope to minimize functional restrictions of the affected extremity.

Anteromedial coronoid facet fractures and associated ligament lesions: A case series.

Introduction: Varus posteromedial rotational injury mechanisms lead to fractures of the coronoids process' anteromedial facet. As these fractures are often unstable, rapid fracture treatment is vital to prevent progressive osteoarthritis.

Materials And Methods: Twelve patients with a fracture of the anteromedial facet treated surgically were enrolled in the study.

Is there still a place for anatomic hemiarthroplasty in patients with high functional demands in primary, nonreconstructable proximal humeral fractures? A clinical and radiographic assessment.

Background: Vitality-threatening proximal humerus fractures often provide an indication for prosthetic treatment. We investigated the issue of how anatomic hemiprostheses perform in younger, functionally challenging patients with the use of a specific fracture stem and systematic tuberosity management in medium-term follow-up.

Methods: Thirteen skeletally mature patients with a mean age of 64 ± 9 years and a minimum follow-up of 1 year after primary open-stem hemiarthroplasty for 3- and 4-part proximal humeral fractures were included.

The simulation of terrible triad injuries in fresh-frozen human cadaveric specimens with intact soft tissue envelope.

Introduction: The aim of the present study was to develop a technical process to reproducibly generate terrible triad injuries (TTI) in fresh-frozen human cadaveric specimens, while leaving the skin intact. Such "pre-fractured" specimens, used for scientific analysis and for surgical education, might help to improve current treatment, which is complex and prone to complications.

Materials And Methods: To induce the desired fractures, a custom-made fracturing unit was used to apply an axial force on the extended cadaveric elbow specimens, with the forearm pronated and under valgus load.

Interposition arthroplasty for post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the elbow: a systematic review.

Purpose: Interposition arthroplasty for the post-traumatic osteoarthritic elbow is a salvage procedure used in young and active patients and remains a rare and unexplored therapeutic option.

Methods: We systematically reviewed the available literature searching electronic databases, MEDLINE using the PubMed interface and EMBASE. The primary objective was to synthesize functional outcomes and to investigate revision frequencies, but also complication and subsequent surgery rates among patients with surviving grafts.