Elbow joint replacement

Diseases, requiring elbow joint replacement: osteoarthrosis of elbow joint (of different etiology), rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosis

Published: 20.08.2018
Elbow joint replacement

Diseases, requiring elbow joint replacement:

  • osteoarthrosis of elbow joint (of different etiology);
  • rheumatoid arthritis;
  • systemic lupus erythematosis.

Main patients complaints include pain, limitation of movements of elbow joint.

Duration of the surgery

Operation of elbow joint replacement lasts approximately one hour.

Before the operation a patient is prescribed a course for prevention of infections and thromboembolia; it should be continued after operation.

Other: Rehabilitation after Elbow joint replacement

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