的 elbow consists of three compartments: the humerus, the ulna, and the 半径. 的se bones provide two types of motion. 的 humerus and the ulna allow for hinge-type motion, such as flexing and bending the arm. 的 humerus and the 半径 allow rotational motion. 的 joint surfaces are covered by cartilage, which provides a cushion between the bones. 的 cartilage can become damaged by various events, including fracture or 类风湿性关节炎. Over time, the damaged cartilage can deteriorate and lead to a loss in motion and pain in the elbow.
Most patients don't need elbow surgery. Elbow pain and discomforts can usually be eased through gentle exercise and physical therapy. 手术 occurs only when the pain has not been relieved. 这个决定 elbow surgery should be a cooperative one made between you, your family, your family physician, and your orthopedic surgeon.
Elbow Reconstructive 手术
In elbow reconstructive surgery, the bones can be surgically restructured to shift stress away from diseased or damaged tissue to healthy tissue. But in some cases, 肘部替换 surgery is necessary.
的 most common form of elbow surgery orthopedic surgeons perform are total 肘部替换. When 肘部替换 surgery is required, the orthopedic surgeons remove damaged cartilage and damaged parts of the humerus, ulna, and 半径 and replaces them with an artificial implant. 这些植入物 can reduce or fully eliminate pain and restore motion.
的re are several reasons why your doctor may recommend surgery. 病人 who will benefit from elbow surgery often suffer from:
的 length of stay in the hospital is approximately three to four days. 病人 are given a splint on their arm to help stabilize their elbow. Physical therapy will also be prescribed to help gain strength and use 手臂的. Most patients start to have use of their new elbow as soon 12周.