Long-term effects and complication rates of Coonrad-Morrey total elbow arthroplasty - a retrospective analysis of 95 prostheses in 16-year follow-up

Abstract

Objectives To investigate long term effects and complication rates after Coonrad Morrey semi constrained total elbow replacement Methods Retrospective analysis of consecutive Coonrad Morrey total elbow arthroplasties performed in ndash Results The mean Mayo elbow score was SD points preoperatively and SD at the end of year follow up p lt The respective figures for mean pain in motion were SD and SD points p lt At the end of follow up the average extension lag was deg flexion deg pronation deg and supination was deg The complication rate was Conclusion Semi constrained linked Coonrad Morrey total elbow arthroplasty displayed promising clinical results and a long lasting satisfaction in the surgery results In the year follow up there were periprosthetic fractures and the overall complication rate was