Mid- To Long-Term Results of Radiocapitellar Arthroplasty of the Elbow: A Prospective Study

Abstract

the ulna and the humerus in 1 case each. There were 25 pin-site infections, of which 10 required resetting of fixator pins and 15 resolved by intensive pin site care and antibiotic treatment. There were no complications to the radial nerve and 8 postoperative surgery related ulnar neuropathies (PSRUN) in the severe posttraumatic elbow stiffness group, requiring in situ neurolysis of the ulnar nerve. The overall functional result was excellent.Conclusions: Hinged elbow fixations is a safe, reliable and versatile surgical tool in complex elbow trauma and posttraumatic elbow reconstruction with a very low fixatorrelated complication rate in specialized elbow centers with elaborated teaching programs and a functioning aftercare unit but may belong in these centers.