[ Orthopedics ]
Upper limb unit
The clinical work performed by the surgeons of the Upper Limb Unit (ULU) is focused on elbow and shoulder arthroplasty, posttraumatic deformities as malunion, contractures and instability, joint replacement and sports medicine. All patients undergoing upper limb surgery are preoperatively assessed using joint specific validated functional assessment scoring systems to allow meticulous evaluation of the surgical results.
Orthopedics and rheumatology
Joint replacement is performed for patients with primary osteoarthritis, and those with posttraumatic osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. In the latter group a multidisciplinary approach with colleagues from the department of rheumatology is used. In line with this expertise, a major part of research was set up with regard to these patient groups. All patients, who have received an elbow or shoulder replacement, are evaluated biannually as a cohort.
Micromotion
The unit has specific interest in early micromotion as can be assessed with Roentgen Stereo photogrammetric Analysis (RSA) as a predictor for late loosening and for identification of early failure in a small sample. Currently, the IBP implant is being evaluated with this method.
A list of the upper limb studies follows:
