A comparison of survivorship and functional outcomes for total elbow arthroplasty performed for distal humerus fracture, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, a New Zealand Joint Registry Study

In the context of a higher proportion of total elbow arthroplasty being performed for complex distal humeral fractures and their post-traumatic sequelae, survivorship and functional outcomes appear to be favourable or comparable to traditional indications such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.