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Elbow Arthritis

Category:

Diagnosis:

Description:

Predictors:

Humerus-Elbow

Elbow Arthritis

Pain, stiffness, grinding with reduced motion; osteoarthritis or inflammatory.

Deep aching pain; crepitus; morning stiffness; X‑ray changes support diagnosis.

Non-Operative

Therapy:

Light Activities:

Moderate Activities:

NSAIDs/heat; activity pacing; maintain ROM/strength; consider injections; ergonomic changes.

4–12 weeks

8–16 weeks (severity‑dependent)

Surgery

Surgery Probability:

Moderate if pain/function remain limited

Indications:

Recovery to Light Activities:

Recovery to Moderate Activities:

Sucess Rates:

Complication Rates:

Severe pain unresponsive to care; significant functional loss; advanced degeneration.

Light ADLs 2–4 weeks post‑op (if surgery)

3–6+ months to fuller function

Variable by procedure

8–16 weeks (severity‑dependent)

Predictors:

Variable by procedure

Infection/nerve irritation uncommon; varies

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