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Elbow Hemiarthroplasty Vs Total Elbow Arthroplasty For Distal Humeral Fractures
June 2024
Elbow Hemiarthroplasty Vs Total Elbow Arthroplasty For Distal Humeral Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Elbow hemiarthroplasty and total elbow arthroplasty provided a similar functional outcome for unreconstructable distal humeral fractures in patients aged 60 years or older: a multicenter randomized controlled trial.
J Shoulder Elbow Surg . 2024 Feb;33(2):343-355.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients with unreconstructable distal humeral fractures were randomized to receive either elbow hemiarthroplasty (EHA; n=20) or total elbow arthroplasty (TEA; n=20). Outcomes of interest included the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score, Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS), EQ-5D index, range of motion, and grip strength. Outcomes were assessed up to a minimum of 2 years. O...
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