Decreased Early Complication Rates Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis Compared to Alternate Indications for Total Elbow Arthroplasty

Abstract

treated as inpatients at participating hospitals was obtained. RESULTS: 317 patients were identified for analysis. 22.1% of individuals received TEA for rheumatoid arthritis. 52 total adverse events were reported for all patients undergoing TEA. Rheumatoid arthritis patients experienced significantly lower rates of overall adverse events (8.57% vs 18.62%, p = 0.045). CONCLUSION: Rheumatoid arthritis patients that undergo TEA are significantly less likely to develop a 30 day post-operative complication than patients who receive TEA for other reasons.