Alternative Names
Total elbow arthroplasty; Endoprosthetic elbow replacement
Definition of Elbow replacement
Elbow replacement is surgery to replace the bones of the elbow joint with artificial joint parts (prosthetics).
Review
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. – 7/28/2010
