The load transfer effect of monopolar and bipolar radial head prosthesis designs on capitellar cartilage: A comparative biomechanical cadaver study

Asik M. O., Akdemir M., Turgut N., Unal A. M., Ozkan M. H., Ekin A.

ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, cilt.56, sa.1, ss.58-63, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 56 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2022
  • Doi Numarası: 10.5152/j.aott.2021.20410
  • Dergi Adı: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.58-63
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Radial head arthroplasty, Monopolar-bipolar prosthesis designs, Radial head fractures, Radiocapitellar load transfer, Elbow biomechanics
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether bipolar radial head arthroplasty may transfer less load to the capitellum than monopolar radial head arthroplasty and native radial heads.