Advice for elbow replacement
Hello, I have RA for over 20 years. It has left me with deformation on my foot hands and now elbows. I was told I need elbow replacement but I’m still looking for other alternatives. If anyone has gone through the same issue, please send me information.Thank you
Hi
. I can't personally speak to these elbow issues, but I want to share with you this article from our editorial team looking at how RA impacts the elbows and treatments: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/symptoms/elbow-pain. I addition, this research article looks at the three types of elbow replacements, with analysis of the available research on outcomes and complications: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6867907/. I also want to note that we have patient leaders here who have had a number of joint replacements. My wife, Kelly Mack, is one of them and has had five successful replacements (bilateral knee and hips and a left shoulder done just a two and half months ago). Hopefully others will chime in with their experiences. Wishing you the best and please know that this community is here for you. Richard (RheumatoidArthritis.net Team) Thank you so much 😊
