Treatment of Periprosthetic Fracture after Total Elbow Replacement Arthroplasty
10.12671/jkfs.2020.33.2.110
- Author:
Hyunseok SEO
1
;
Jin-Hyung IM
;
Joo-Yup LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Eunpyeong St. Mary’s Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:REVIEW ARTICLE
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2020;33(2):110-117
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The indications for total elbow replacement arthroplasty (TERA) include rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative arthritis, acute fracture, nonunion, malunion, posttraumatic arthritis, tumor, and chronic instability. With the development of designs and the increasing use of TERA, more periprosthetic fractures are occurring. On the other hand, there is less data on periprosthetic fractures after TERA because TERA is a relatively rare procedure. Thus, a careful review of the previous literature and appropriate selection of surgical indications are essential for achieving a satisfactory outcome, which should be accompanied by precise surgery as planned. This article presents the causes, risk factors, classification, and principles of treatment of periprosthetic fractures after TERA.
