David Cinats1, Aaron J Bois1,2, Kevin A Hildebrand1,2. 1. Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada. 2. McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The Latitude total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) is an implant with limited published data on its performance and outcomes. The aim of this study was to report the short-term outcomes of the Latitude TEA as well as to describe the radiographic outcomes and complications. METHODS: The Latitude was implanted in 20 patients (23 elbows) in a linked configuration. Patients were recalled to clinic for the assessment of their range-of-motion and compared to preoperative values. Administration of functional outcome measures was also performed. RESULTS: Mean follow-up was 4.7 years (range, 1 to 7.5 years) with four elbows requiring revision. The flexion-extension arc improved from 86.6 to 101.3 (range, 76 to 126) postoperatively (p = 0.04). The average Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score was 28.1 (range, 5.8 to 50.4) and the average Mayo Elbow Performance Score was 89.6 (range, 76 to 100), with 83% of elbows scoring in the good or excellent range. Radiolucencies were detected in 60% of patients and 31% of these lucencies progressed in size at the time of follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: The Latitude prosthesis provides patients with favorable clinical outcomes with improvements in their range-of-motion and a complication rate comparable to other elbow arthroplasty implants.
BACKGROUND: The Latitude total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) is an implant with limited published data on its performance and outcomes. The aim of this study was to report the short-term outcomes of the Latitude TEA as well as to describe the radiographic outcomes and complications. METHODS: The Latitude was implanted in 20 patients (23 elbows) in a linked configuration. Patients were recalled to clinic for the assessment of their range-of-motion and compared to preoperative values. Administration of functional outcome measures was also performed. RESULTS: Mean follow-up was 4.7 years (range, 1 to 7.5 years) with four elbows requiring revision. The flexion-extension arc improved from 86.6 to 101.3 (range, 76 to 126) postoperatively (p = 0.04). The average Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score was 28.1 (range, 5.8 to 50.4) and the average Mayo Elbow Performance Score was 89.6 (range, 76 to 100), with 83% of elbows scoring in the good or excellent range. Radiolucencies were detected in 60% of patients and 31% of these lucencies progressed in size at the time of follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: The Latitude prosthesis provides patients with favorable clinical outcomes with improvements in their range-of-motion and a complication rate comparable to other elbow arthroplasty implants.
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Keywords:
Latitude; Total elbow arthroplasty; arthroplasty complications; elbow arthritis; radial head dissociation; rheumatoid arthritis
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