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ReviewJournal of functional morphology and kinesiology2019

An Overview of the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Elbow Osteoarthritis.

Silvia Ravalli, Carmelo Pulici, Stefano Binetti, Alessandra Aglieco, Michele Vecchio, Giuseppe Musumeci

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Review in Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.

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14 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Silvia RavalliDepartment of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Via S. Sofia n°87, 95124 Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3358-1086
Carmelo PuliciDepartment of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Division of Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, University of Catania, via S. Sofia 67, 95123 Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9754-9566
Stefano BinettiDepartment of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Division of Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, University of Catania, via S. Sofia 67, 95123 Catania, Italy.
Alessandra AgliecoDepartment of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Division of Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, University of Catania, via S. Sofia 67, 95123 Catania, Italy.
Michele VecchioDepartment of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Division of Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, University of Catania, via S. Sofia 67, 95123 Catania, Italy.
Giuseppe MusumeciDepartment of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Via S. Sofia n°87, 95124 Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8260-8890

Funding

IFAS SWISS SA, Chiasso, Switzerland. 2019
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The elbow joint could be associated with degenerative processes of primary and post-traumatic aetiology. Among these, osteoarthritis may also be secondary to repeated use as well as trauma. Pain, discomfort and progressive loss of functionality are common signs of this condition. The evaluation of elbow osteoarthritis should comprise an in-depth study to detect the primary cause of the illness and to facilitate the decision-making process regarding personalized treatment. Discordance between clinical manifestations and radiological findings is common. Conservative approaches may provide symptomatic relief in the early stages of disease for most patients. The goal of the treatment is to reduce pain and ensure an adequate range of motion and proper functioning of the joint while preserving the anatomical structure, to postpone elbow arthroplasty interventions for as long as possible. According to treatment guidelines, surgery should be considered depending on aetiology and severity, patient age, and functional demands. This narrative review aims to investigate the current literature regarding the pathogenesis and treatment of primary and post-traumatic arthritis of the elbow.

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elbow arthritisexercisepost-traumatic osteoarthritisprimary osteoarthritistreatment

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PMID33467345
PMCPMC7739329

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