Radiocapitellar arthroplasty

• Published in: Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma Vol. 19; pp. 237 - 244
• Main Authors: Pooley, Joseph, Van der Linden, Dieter
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.08.2021; Elsevier
• Subjects: Elbow arthroplasty; Osteoarthritis (OA); Radiocapitellar arthroplasty; Rheumatoid arthritis (RA); Elbow arthroplasty; Rheumatoid arthritis (RA); Osteoarthritis (OA); Radiocapitellar arthroplasty

This article sets out the evidence demonstrating that the clinical need for a prosthetic arthroplasty designed specifically for the radiocapitellar joint has been underestimated. The prevalence of radiocapitellar degenerative change requiring treatment is discussed and the relationship between ‘isol...