Abstract
We reported short results of synovectomy of rhumatoid elbow using our postero-lateral approach. In reference to the ROM of 8 elbows, CPM was applied postoperatively for one week and the results were compared with 8 elbows with long arm cast for 10 days postoperatively. The former gained ROM more and earlier than the latter. CPM can be applied by our approach, because of continuity of triceps aponeurosis to the olecranon. We found out that the CPM was effective after our approach. Finally we emphasized that radial head should be excised as minimally as possible, while synovectomy around radial head should be carried out completely.
