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Stiff Elbow

Arthritis of the elbow most commonly seen:

Post traumatic.
Osteoarthritis (normal wear and tear)
Inflammatory - Rheumatoid

Complaints

Stiffness – reduction in functional range of motion
Locking, catching
Pain
Deformity

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis with destruction of joint is seen less often now due to better medical and immunomodulatory treatments. The following stages:

Mild synovitis – osteopenia. Treatment is largely medical management.
Moderate synovitis – narrow joint space – treated by synovectomy if drugs cannot relieve the pain. This can be done arthroscopically.
Severe synovitis – loss of articular cartilage - resurfacing arthroplasty.
Mechanical instability – destroyed joint - semi constrained arthroplasty

Medical Secretary

Louise Mcguire
Spire Elland Hospital
Elland Lane
ELLAND
HX5 9EB
01422 324085
louise.mcguire@spirehealthcare.com

Mr Venkateswaran's Curriculum Vitae

Appointments

Spire Dewsbury Clinic
Longlands Consulting Rooms
Cullingworth Street
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF13 4AN
01422 324041
info@spireelland.com

Spire Elland Hospital
Self Pay Enquiries
01422 324069
info@spireelland.com