The Souter-Strathclyde elbow replacement in rheumatoid arthritis 13 patients followed for 5 (1-9) years

Authors

  • Göran Sjödén
  • Gudmund Blomgren

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679209154790

Abstract

13 Souter-Strathclyde unconstrained elbow prostheses for rheumatoid arthritis were followed for 5 (1-9) years. Pain relief was achieved in all the patients. Flexion-extension was increased by 22°, and pronation/supination by 27°. There were no infections. Three humeral components were radiographically loose, but no patient had any symptoms. One patient sustained a fracture of the distal humeral epicondyle, two patients developed neuropathies and one patient had a postoperative dislocation that needed treatment with an external Hoffman fixator.

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Published

1992-01-01

How to Cite

Sjödén, G., & Blomgren, G. (1992). The Souter-Strathclyde elbow replacement in rheumatoid arthritis 13 patients followed for 5 (1-9) years. Acta Orthopaedica, 63(3), 315–317. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679209154790