Humeral amputation following total elbow arthroplasty.

Matthew R ClaxtonMatthew B ShirleyRichard F NauertMark E MorreyJoaquin Sanchez-SoteloMatthew T Houdek

Published in: International orthopaedics (2021)

The results of this study highlight a low incidence of amputation after TEA. Most amputations were the direct result of TEA complications, with infection being the most common cause of amputation. Outcomes after amputation are concerning, with poor overall survival and few patients being fit for a prosthesis.

Keyphrases

lower limb
peripheral artery disease
end stage renal disease

newly diagnosed
ejection fraction

chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis

prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes