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AAOS2017: Long-term implant survival of TEA vs ORIF of distal humeral fractures
April 2017
AAOS2017: Long-term implant survival of TEA vs ORIF of distal humeral fractures
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Long-term Outcomes of Total Elbow Arthroplasty for Distal Humeral Fracture: Results from a Prior Randomized Clinical Trial
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Synopsis
42 elderly patients with a comminuted, intraarticular fracture of the distal humerus were randomized to either total elbow arthroplasty or open reduction and internal fixation. Reported results included survivorship and incidence of revision. Intraoperatively, five cases of ORIF were converted to TEA. Revision was documented in only one patient who underwent TEA, while revision or reoperation was ...
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