How Elbow Replacement Is Done and Who Does It

Elbow joint replacement surgery in India

Elbow joint replacement is surgery to replace the bones of the elbow joint with artificial joint parts (prosthetics). This surgery may also be termed as "Total elbow arthroplasty", "Endoprosthetic elbow replacement". This procedure is also becoming more widely used in aging adults to replace joints damaged by fractures. The artificial elbow is considered successful by more than 90% of patients who have elbow joint replacement.

The elbow joint connects two bones:

• The humerus in the upper arm

• The ulna in the lower arm

How Elbow Replacement Is Done and Who Does It

During elbow replacement, a surgeon removes damaged tissue and parts of the two arm bones -- the humerus and the ulna -- that meet at the elbow joint. After removing tissue and bone, the surgeon replaces the elbow joint with an artificial one. The artificial joint consists of two implants that are attached to the insides of the humerus and ulna. The implants are joined together by a metal and plastic hinge. Various types of implants exist to fit joints of different sizes.

Elbow replacement is similar to hip and knee replacement. It is, though, much less common, with only a few thousand replacements done each year.

If you're considering elbow replacement, it's best to find a surgical team led by an experienced elbow arthroplasty surgeon. There are few such teams nationwide, so it's likely that you'll have to travel to another city or state to have the procedure done.

You can locate surgical teams that regularly perform elbow replacement through:

• University schools of medicine
• County medical societies
• State orthopaedic societies
• Local rheumatologists
• Professional associations such as American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons

Why Elbow Replacement Is Done

Elbow replacement was first done to replace joints damaged by RA. Its success rate is still highest among people with arthritis who are highly motivated and in the best health. Because early mechanical failure is more likely to occur among younger, more active people, the procedure is most suited for people older than 60 years of age.

In recent years, candidates for elbow replacement have included more than just people with RA. Others who might consider it include people whose elbows have been damaged by:

• Osteoarthritis
• Joint disease
• Arthritis after injury (traumatic arthritis)
• Arthritis after previous surgery
• Acute fractures in the upper or lower arm near the elbow
• Tumors or tumor resection

Advanced Technology and Hi tech Implants for ElbowJoint Replacement Surgery

Latest technological advancements are now available for elbow implants, giving surgeons more options in their efforts to relieve pain and restore joint function.
Elbow implants are very "high tech." Their designs can be quite complex, and the materials used to make them, called biomaterials, are highly developed. The materials most commonly used have a long history of clinical use.

There are many different biomaterials, but there's no single biomaterial that is best for all implants and all patients. The specific requirements of an implant material vary depending on how the implant was designed to be used. Our Joint Replacement Surgeons in India will provide you with the options of very Hi Tech Next Generation Implants according to your medical requirement.

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