Elbow Arthritis: Treatment and Symptoms

Elbow arthritis, while less common than arthritis in other joints, can be no less debilitating, causing painful symptoms and potentially significant disability.

There are three broad types of elbow arthritis:

Rheumatoid Arthritis – an inflammatory condition affecting the joint linings which can damage bone and soft tissue. Often experienced in both elbows simultaneously.

Osteoarthritis – damage to cartilage, causing bone-on-bone contact, bringing pain and potential fragmentation.

Post-traumatic arthritis – damage to the elbow brought about by trauma or injury, which may have occurred many years earlier.