Patients may develop elbow pain and stiffness as a result of severe arthritis, elbow injuries or other conditions.
Elbow Replacement surgery is considered only for patients who have first tried nonsurgical treatments such as physical therapy, lifestyle changes, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications and bracing, and other less invasive surgical treatments. Elbow replacement surgery involves surgical replacement of an elbow joint damaged by a severe injury, arthritis or other condition.
Patients who have tried medications and exercise without success may find that surgery can help relieve the pain and increase motion.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is traditionally considered a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the joints. It is a disabling and painful inflammatory condition, which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. RA is a systemic disease, often affecting extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and muscles.
