The Influence of Obesity on Total Elbow Arthroplasty.

Total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) has undergone a significant evolution in indications and outcomes in the past decade. Although rheumatoid patients once had the overwhelming number of TEAs, now TEAs for the sequelae of trauma predominate. Furthermore, as obesity has mirrored the increase in the posttraumatic population, TEA complications have increased whereas the durability of implants under these loads has decreased. Solutions are urgently needed to address the complications and revision burden related to posttraumatic deformity and obesity.