Orthopedics Today has highlighted the ten most important stories of the year to keep your practice up-to-date on all items related to total shoulder arthroplasty and total elbow arthroplasty.

Younger patients who undergo total elbow replacement for more severe pre-existing deformities or for post-traumatic conditions have a greater risk for developing excessive wear of the implant's ...

Because elbow replacement involves cutting skin, tendons, and bone, you'll need strong pain medications after surgery. You'll also take pain meds for 1 to 2 weeks after you go home from the hospital.

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