In elbow replacement surgery, damaged elbow joint regions are removed and replaced with metal and plastic components (implants). Elbow arthroplasty is another name for this procedure. In the elbow, three bones converge. The larger of the two forearm bones and the upper arm bone (humerus) are connected by a loose hinge (ulna). In elbow replacement surgery, damaged elbow joint regions are removed and replaced with metal and plastic components (implants). Elbow arthroplasty is another name for this procedure. In the elbow, three bones converge. The larger of the two forearm bones and the upper arm bone (humerus) are connected by a loose hinge (ulna).
In elbow replacement surgery, damaged elbow joint regions are removed and replaced with metal and plastic components (implants). Elbow arthroplasty is another name for this procedure. In the elbow, three bones converge. The larger of the two forearm bones and the upper arm bone (humerus) are connected by a loose hinge (ulna). In elbow replacement surgery, damaged elbow joint regions are removed and replaced with metal and plastic components (implants). Elbow arthroplasty is another name for this procedure. In the elbow, three bones converge. The larger of the two forearm bones and the upper arm bone (humerus) are connected by a loose hinge (ulna).