| Literature DB >> 6693467 |
L A Rymaszewski, I Mackay, A A Amis, J H Miller.
Abstract
The effects of synovectomy and excision of the radial head in 40 elbows affected by rheumatoid arthritis have been assessed. In contrast with many reports indicating minimal side-effects of this procedure, a common pattern of deterioration from what was often a satisfactory initial result has been demonstrated. A biomechanical theory of one of the factors responsible for failure has been put forward and the importance of conserving or replacing the radial head emphasised.Entities:
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Year: 1984 PMID： 6693467
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Br ISSN： 0301-620X