PRIMARY SEMI CONSTRAINED TOTAL ELBOW ARTHROPLASTY-SHORT TERM FOLLOW UP

We present three patients who were treated by Primary semi constrained total elbow arthroplasty, two patients had post traumatic arthritis following chronic dislocations of the elbow with multiple failed surgeries and one patient with rheumatoid arthritis of elbow.The most dramatic improvement was seen in range of movements and pain relief. The mean American shoulder and elbow surgeon score were much better post operatively, and the mean total range of movement increased from 300 to 1200. Primary semi constrained total elbow arthroplasty provides a significant and a predictable functional improvement. Primary semi constrained total elbow arthroplasty should be considered as a viable treatment option for chronic dislocation of elbow in elderly patients.