INTERPOSITION-ARTHROPLASTY OF THE ELBOW: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

INTERPOSITION-ARTHROPLASTY OF THE ELBOW: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

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ABSTRACT Objective: To perform a systematic review of the main methods and indications of interposition arthroplasty in the rigid elbow.Methods: The research was carried out by three independent researchers, in the databases PubMed, Medline and Embase, according to the descriptors selected as a research strategy and filters selected in the inclusion criteria.Results: In total, 21 studies were found here with the afore mentioned descriptors and which were considered adequate according to the design and relevance according to the type of study and inclusion filters.There was a very strong correlation between the searches of the three read more researchers (k = 0.809).

At the end, 14 complete studies were presented, all of which were included.Conclusion: The main finding of this study was to note that there is an evident lack of research with a high level of real effectiveness and indication for interposition arthroplasty in the rigid elbow.Most studies point to positive results when the patient is young and a total arthroplasty is not indicated.No meta-analysis or randomized clinical trial was found for this specific topic, despite being a technique applied in clinical practice for some decades and showing good results.Level of Evidence V, Systematic Review.