Traumatic elbow arthritis

　　Traumatic elbow arthritis mainly occurs after elbow fractures, dislocations, especially after joint surface injuries. Poor reduction after joint cartilage injury; or rough surgery exacerbates its injury; or malunion of fractures, uneven joint load, which can all lead to traumatic elbow arthritis.

　　This disease is mainly manifested as elbow joint pain and activity impairment. In the late stage, complications such as subchondral bone sclerosis, marginal bone hyperplasia, or narrowing of the joint space may occur. Therefore, once detected, active treatment is required, and preventive measures should also be taken in daily life.

　　The general symptoms include asymmetric joint pain, joint tenderness, joint fluid leakage, lower limb abduction inflammatory damage, elbow sprain, increased elbow varus angle, and inability to flex the elbow joint, etc.

　　This disease is caused by trauma at the elbow, so the key to preventing this disease is to actively treat the primary disease. At the same time, attention should also be paid to safety in production and life, avoiding trauma, and patients with elbow injuries should seek timely medical attention and treatment at regular hospitals.

　　The main examination methods for traumatic elbow osteoarthritis are X-ray examinations. Early manifestations are not obvious, and in the late stage, there may be subchondral bone sclerosis, bone hyperplasia at the joint margin, or narrowing of the joint space.

　　Traumatic elbow osteoarthritis is when the patient's elbow joint function is basically restored after the injury, and the patient reappears with elbow joint pain and varying degrees of activity impairment, which gradually worsens, with a decreasing range of extension and flexion activities and increasingly obvious pain. Patients can eat some pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory foods while receiving treatment:

　　1. Salmon

　　Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory effects comparable to aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs. It is recommended to eat salmon 2-3 times a week. Walnuts and eggs also contain omega-3 fatty acids.

　　2. Legumes

　　Legumes are rich in dietary fiber, which helps maintain blood sugar stability and reduce inflammatory reactions in the body. It is recommended to eat vegetarian meals once a week, especially eating more legumes.

　　3. Berries

　　Berries are rich in antioxidants and help fight inflammation. Other colorful fruits and vegetables should also be eaten in abundance.

　　4. Green Tea

　　Green tea contains a large amount of antioxidants and can effectively reduce inflammation. It is recommended to drink 3-4 cups a day.

　　5. Oats

　　Oats and other whole grain foods are not only rich in important nutrients such as selenium that can fight inflammation but also contain abundant dietary fiber. It is recommended to eat oats or whole grain bread every day.

　　Post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the elbow joint occurs when the patient's elbow joint function is basically restored, and the patient reappears with elbow joint pain and varying degrees of activity impairment, which gradually worsens, with a decreasing range of extension and flexion activities and increasingly obvious pain. The main methods of treatment mainly include two types:

　　1. Conservative Treatment:For mild patients, active elbow joint functional exercises can be performed.

　　2. Surgical Treatment:Applicable to patients with severe traumatic osteoarthritis. Surgical methods include elbow joint release, elbow joint arthroplasty, or elbow joint fusion.