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. 1977:(127):170-4.

Loosening associated with G.S.B. hinge total elbow replacement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

J C Garrett, F C Ewald, W H Thomas, C B Sledge
  • PMID: 912975

Loosening associated with G.S.B. hinge total elbow replacement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

J C Garrett et al. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1977.

Abstract

Total elbow replacement utilizing the G.S.B. hinge prosthesis will improve function in patients with ankylosed or painful, unstable elbows in the early postoperative period. However, painful loosening has been the primary long-term problem and has led to the abandonment of this concept even for salvage of the destroyed rheumatoid elbow joint.

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