Revision total elbow replacement using the Souter-Strathclyde prosthesis

The Souter-Strathelyde prosthesis was used in 52 revisions of total elbow r eplacements (TERs) between August 1986 and May 1997, Of these, 50, carried out in 45 patients, were prospectively followed for a mean of 53 months (14 to 139), The procedure produced reliable relief of pain, and the range of movement was preserved. There was a considerable incidence of adverse event s associated with revision (30%), and 12 further procedures have been requi red. Nonetheless, a revision is the preferred salvage procedure for failed primary arthroplasty in the absence of sepsis.