Arthritis of the Elbow or Elbow Arthritis is inflammation of joints in the Elbow that cause pain when bending the elbow as well when straightening it to hold some weight in hand. There are several forms of arthritis that may affect elbow: Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Juvenile arthritis (JA), and Gout. Trauma and Injury may to elbow may damage cartilage of the bone which trigger s arthritis in Elbow.
Some of the symptoms of Arthritis of the Elbow:
- Swelling in Elbow
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Locking
- Lack of flexibility in Elbow
When should you consult doctor?
Consult an Orthopedic if you first notice continuous pain in Elbow, stiffness and locking problems. Early diagnosis may help quick recovery, the doctor may suggest Surgical or non surgical treatment depending on the severity of the problem.
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