Use of metal proximal radial endoprostheses for treatment of non-traumatic disorders: a case series

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2010 Dec;92(12):1685-9. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.92B12.23566.

Abstract

We have reviewed five adult patients treated with endoprosthetic reconstruction of the proximal radius following resection of non-traumatic lesions. The patients had a mean age of 33.4 years (20 to 60) at the time of surgery and the mean follow-up was 7.6 years (0.8 to 16). Following surgery, all elbows were clinically stable and there was 100% survivorship of the prosthesis. Evaluation of function was assessed clinically and by the Mayo Elbow Performance Score, achieving a mean of 86% (70 to 100). Results at medium-term follow-up are encouraging with regards to elbow stability, implant survivorship and functional outcome.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Bone Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Elbow Joint / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects
  • Prosthesis Implantation / methods
  • Radiography
  • Radius / diagnostic imaging
  • Radius / surgery*
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Titanium
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Wrist Joint / physiopathology
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Titanium