Is there a role for elbow arthrodesis in 21st Century - Current concepts and overview of surgical techniques

Elbow arthrodesis is uncommon and is usually performed as a salvage procedure to provide a stable elbow. There is a significant gap in the literature about the indications, contraindications, fusion angle, technical tips, and reversibility of the procedure. This review addresses these questions in a...

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Published in:	Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma Vol. 20; p. 101466
Main Author:	Karuppaiah, Karthik
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier B.V 01-09-2021 Elsevier
Subjects:	Arthrodesis Bone loss elbow Complex elbow injury Elbow arthrodesis Infected elbow arthroplasty Upper Limb Infected elbow arthroplasty Arthrodesis Complex elbow injury Elbow arthrodesis Bone loss elbow
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Summary:	Elbow arthrodesis is uncommon and is usually performed as a salvage procedure to provide a stable elbow. There is a significant gap in the literature about the indications, contraindications, fusion angle, technical tips, and reversibility of the procedure. This review addresses these questions in a evidence based manner, based on the published literature.
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ISSN:	0976-5662 2213-3445
DOI:	10.1016/j.jcot.2021.05.028