Elbow Osteoarthritis in Rotherham

Elbow osteoarthritis is the gradual wearing of the cartilage that lines the joint between the humerus, radius and ulna. As the cartilage thins, bony spurs (osteophytes) form, loose bodies can develop inside the joint, and patients lose the ability to fully straighten or bend the arm. It is less common than knee or hip osteoarthritis and is most often seen in manual workers, throwing athletes, and patients with a previous elbow injury (post-traumatic arthritis).

At Kinvara Private Hospital in Rotherham, our consultant upper-limb orthopaedic surgeons offer the full range of treatments, including image-guided steroid injection, arthroscopic (keyhole) debridement to remove osteophytes and loose bodies, capsular release for stiffness, and total elbow replacement for end-stage disease. The choice of treatment is matched to your symptoms, your activity demands and the stage of arthritis on X-ray and MRI.

We see patients from Rotherham, Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley, Wakefield, Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region. Most patients are offered a first consultant consultation within 1 to 2 weeks of enquiry. 0% interest finance is available over 12 months through Humm for treatments over £500.