Good morning. Could anyone help? Thank you

[Helen-NRAS]

Posting on behalf of 65_women

has anyone had an operation for their elbow with rheumatoid arthritis. Did it help or not?

[KittyJ]

An operation for what on their elbow please?

[Helen-NRAS Moderator in reply to KittyJ]

65_women Thank you Kitty

[Kags1068]

Hi Helen

Not sure if you mean information about elbow replacements, but in the last few days 2 members have posted about this topic and it may be helpful taking a look at the replies to these posts.

The posters were poppy-21 and zen4.

Hope this helps.

Best wishes😊

[Helen-NRAS Moderator in reply to Kags1068]

65_women Thank you

[Helen-NRAS Moderator in reply to Kags1068]

65_women Thank you

[RAGuy]

It depends on what it is for, but I have had an op on my elbow for a condition caused by RA. The damage and the calcium buildup were trapping my Ulna nerve (cubital tunnel)

It is important to stop permanent nerve damage. The operation was successful, but it is slowly returning after six years. Would I have it done again? Probably. It depends on how bad it is. The drawback of having to stop your RA treatment for the operation also needs consideration. If it is bad enough it is worth doing.

Hope this helps