Synovectomy and radial head excision in rheumatoid arthritis:11 patients followed for 14 years

Authors

  • Niels Herold
  • Henrik A Schrøder

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679508995535

Abstract

A radial head excision and partial synovectomy of the elbow through a lateral approach was performed in 24 patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. At follow-up examination of 11 patients (12 elbows) 14 years postoperatively, 10 patients were still satisfied with pain reduction and improved elbow motion. 2 elbows had been reoperated on. Radiographic destruction, assessed by the Larsen index, was, on average, 2.9 preoperatively and 3.8 at follow-up.

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Published

1995-01-01

How to Cite

Herold, N., & Schrøder, H. A. (1995). Synovectomy and radial head excision in rheumatoid arthritis:11 patients followed for 14 years. Acta Orthopaedica, 66(3), 252–254. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679508995535