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Resection of the distal ulna for posttraumatic arthritis and treatment of arthritis and instability of the distal radioulnar joint can be improved with distal ulna prosthetic replacement. In this review, the anatomy, mechanics (kinematics and kinetics), rationale, and indications for surgical replacement of the distal ulna are presented. The surgical technique is precise and the important tenets of...
Elbow stiffness is a common problem after trauma to the elbow. The goal of treatment should be to achieve a functional range of motion (30°–130°). Nonsurgical options are physical therapy and splinting. Surgical options depend on the degree of degenerative change in the elbow joint. With mild to moderate degenerative changes, procedures such as soft-tissue releases, debridement, and Outerbridge-Kashiwagi...