Arthritis at the elbow

Question 1

Which arthritis usually doesn’t affect the elbow?

Answer 1

Primary osteoarthritis

Question 2

Which arthritis most commonly involves the elbow?

Answer 2

RA

Question 3

Arthritic change at the radiocapitellar joint which has failed conservative treatment

Answer 3

Surgical removal of the radial head- removes pain and means minimal functional loss.

Question 4

Arthritic change at the humero-ulnar joint which hasnt responded to conservative treatment

Answer 4

Full elbow joint replacement- means patient can only lift up to 2.5kg