Hemiarthroplasty of the ulnohumeral and radiocapitellar joints.

Steinmann, Scott P · Hand Clin · 2011

review · Level V

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Abstract

Hemiarthroplasty involves replacement of the distal portion of the humerus without replacement of the ulna. This article reviews the literature on hemiarthroplasty of the ulnohumeral and radiocapitellar joints. It discusses the indications and outcomes of the technique and summarizes the author's experiences and results.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy