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Could removing the radial head, helps with arthritis in the elbow ?

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Dr. Ronald Quam answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Radial head excision: Yes, it could but that can lead to problems with your wrist. A radial head replacement might be a good option. We do that in bads fracture cases.

Dr Dollahite agreed

Answered 5/5/2014

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A member asked:

Could removing the radial head, helps with arthritis in the elbow ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Quam answered

Dr Dollahite agreed

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