Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of orthopaedic case reports

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The treatment of post-traumatic elbow arthritis poses a significant challenge for orthopedic surgeons, especially in young active patients. Total elbow arthroplasty is often the recommended treatment option in older patients; however, interpositional arthroplasty remains a viable option in high-demand patients.

CASE REPORT: We report a case of a 50-year-old male who presented after the development of post-traumatic arthritis of the elbow after multiple prior surgeries. He was treated with an interpositional arthroplasty using an Achilles tendon graft and allowed immediate range of motion as tolerated in a hinged elbow brace without the use of any form of distraction external fixation. At his final follow-up, he has significantly improved pain, range of motion, and patient-reported Visual Analog Scale , American shoulder and elbow surgeons, mayo elbow performance score, and disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand scores.

CONCLUSION: This case report demonstrated that interpositional arthroplasty is a viable option for managing post-traumatic elbow osteoarthritis in young patients and with good ligamentous stability, immediate protected range of motion, as tolerated, can lead to excellent outcomes.

First Page

196

Last Page

200

DOI

10.13107/jocr.2025.v15.i08.5938

Publication Date

8-1-2025

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