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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Research indicates that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) tend to have better survival rates for total elbow arthroplasty compared to those with traumatic arthritis or osteoarthritis (OA).

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