Elbow Replacement Surgery

Candidates for Elbow Replacement

Elbow replacement surgery is usually considered only if nonsurgical treatments such as physical therapy, lifestyle changes, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, bracing and other less invasive surgical treatments have not worked for you.

Indications that you may be a candidate for elbow replacement surgery include:

• Deep, severe pain at the elbow joint
• Pain that keeps you awake at night
• Difficulty with activities that require use of the arm
• Little or no relief from anti-inflammatory or pain medications