Long-term results of the iBP elbow prosthesis: beware of destructive metallosis!

The aim of this study was to review the long-term results of the instrumented Bone Preserving (iBP) elbow prosthesis. Thirty-one patients (10 M, 21F, 28-77 year) were retrospectively evaluated using the Oxford Elbow Score (OES), Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand Outcome Measure (DASH), Mayo Elbow Performance (MEPS), physical examination and standard radiographs. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was used. Thirty-seven primary iBPs have been...