Synonyms: total elbow arthroplasty, endoprosthetic elbow replacement
Unlike hip and knee joint replacements, which are performed thousands of times per year within the NHS, elbow joint replacement is a much less common operation. Although the number performed remains small it is growing and is regarded as a well-established surgical procedure. However, not all orthopaedic units will perform this surgery.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/orthopaedics/elbow-joint-replacement