title: Primary osteoarthritis and posttraumatic arthritis of the elbow.
abstract: Arthritis of the elbow resulting from either prior trauma or primary osteoarthritis is similar in that the end result is often a combination of pain and stiffness, but the location of the disorder can be different. Treatment decisions must be made on a case-by-case basis taking into account patient age, level of demand, and location and degree of degenerative changes. This article focuses primarily on the unique pathogenesis and general treatment rationale for primary osteoarthritis and posttraumatic arthritis of the elbow.
authors.affiliation: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, 1611 West Harrison Street, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
authors.forename: Robert W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Wysocki
authors.forename: Mark S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D003646:Debridement; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D010808:Physical Examination; D011884:Radius / Q000601:surgery; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D000092464:Elbow Injuries