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TEA (total elbow arthroplasty): A total replacement of the elbow and they…
TEA (total elbow arthroplasty): A total replacement of the elbow and they do this when everything else has failed. There can be a Linked and Unlinked joint replacement with different approaches (triceps reflecting, triceps splitting, and triceps sparing). Indications for surgery would be sever joint pain, instability, acute fracture, or non-union fracture. If a previous radial head resection failed, they may think about TEA. Complications may include joint instability, triceps insufficiency, and implant loosening.