In cases of unstable elbow fracture dislocations
it is recommended that a lateral radiograph of
the splinted elbow be obtained in the splint to
ensure that a concentric reduction of the elbow
has been maintained
Post-Operative Care
Elbow motion and forearm rotation are begun
in the early postoperative period. Rehabilitation
is guided by intra-operative stability. Serial
follow-up radiographs should be examined for evidence
of implant malposition or wear. Sclerosis in the
bone at the implant-bone interface is evidence
of appropriate load transfer through the implant.
NOTE: REVISION OR REMOVAL
To disengage the head from the stem, place one
hex driver in the head component and a second
hex driver in the stem component and lever the
hex driver in the head away from the driver in
the stem until the head is disassembled. Reusing
a head component that has been previously assembled
to a stem is not recommended as the retention
force will be compromised.
