Long-term results with the Kudo type 3 total elbow arthroplasty
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From 1992 to 1993, 17 elbows were replaced with the unlinked Kudo type 3 total elbow arthroplasty in 16 patients with arthritic joint destruction. Of these elbows, 8 were available for clinical examination after a mean of 9.5 years. Of the 17 elbow implants, 5 were revised: 2 because of loosening of the ulnar component, 1 because of dislocation, 1 because of a periprosthetic fracture, and 1 because of a late deep infection. At 9.5 years' follow-up, 67.9% of the prostheses had survived, and the mean survival of the implant was 8.7 years (95% confidence interval, 7.5-10 years). In this study, we observed high rates of progressive valgus tilting of the ulnar component. This valgus tilting is of major concern because it provides more stress to a smaller area on the polyethylene. It may, therefore, cause an increased degree of polyethylene wear and, thereby, reduce the final implant survival rate.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery |
Vol/bind | 15 |
Udgave nummer | 4 |
Sider (fra-til) | 495-9 |
Antal sider | 5 |
ISSN | 1058-2746 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2012 |
ID: 40187257