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A-Z of Injuries

Arm & Elbow - Osteoarthritis of the Elbow

Is an uncommon form of elbow pain, but is usually due to a previous trauma to the elbow, past fracture.

Signs & symptoms:

  • Often a grating noise on movement
  • Restricted joint movement/locking
  • Pain

Physiotherapy treatments aim is to maintain forearm muscle strength to protect the joint, using exercise bands and hand therapy balls.