Comparison of short-term outcomes in patients undergoing elective total elbow arthroplasty versus total elbow arthroplasty for fracture

Total Elbow Arthroplasty (TEA) has demonstrated promising functional outcomes for the treatment of complex distal humerus fractures. In many other joints, arthroplasty for trauma is associated with increased risks for acute postoperative complications. The purpose of this investigation is to identify the in-hospital and 30-day postoperative complications for TEA performed because of distal humerus fracture vs. arthritis, and to determine whether...