elbow arthritis Flashcards

1
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primary osteoarthritis of the elbow

A

is not common and but elbow is often involved in rheumatoid arthritis and secondary osteoarthritis occurs after trauma caused by intra-articular fractures

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arthritic changes at the radio-capitellar head management

A

conservative management and if this does not help then surgical excision of the radial head

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3
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arthritic changes of the humeri-ulnar joint management

A

total elbow replacement

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4
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what can people with elbow replacements not do

A

lift more than 2.5 kg

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