Current Research Shows That the "Survival Rate" for Total Elbow

question 6

Multiple Choice

Current research shows that the "survival rate" for total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) is:

• A) 30% over a 10-year period.
• B) Greater for patients with RA than for those with traumatic arthritis or OA.
• C) Highly correlated with the type of implant (prosthesis).
• D) 82% over a 5.5-year period.

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