1. By: Brandon Jamison, Tucker Dodson, Nami Small

2.  There are several conditions can cause elbow pain and disability, and lead patients and their doctors to consider elbow joint replacement surgery  Rheumatoid Arthritis  Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease)

3.  Exercise  Physical Therapy  Modify Your Activities  Weight Control  Self-Help/Assistive Devices  Heat and Cold Treatments  Nutritional Supplements  Over-The-Counter Medications  Injections

4. The most common complications of elbow replacement include:  Infection  Injury to nerves and blood vessels  Allergic reaction to the artificial joint  Fracture  Stiffness or instability of the joint  Loosening or wearing of the artificial parts  Triceps tendon weakness or failure  Pain  Need for additional surgeries The procedure also is associated with the typical risks for any anesthesia, such as allergic reaction to medicines and breathing problems. There are also the typical risks for any surgery, such as bleeding and blood clots.

5.  Made out of aluminum 6061  Shatterproof and does non-corrosion  There will no side effects after the surgery  Replacement will not stop working, but it will wear down after 20 years, so it will need to n be replaced

6.  Implant: $1,050  Surgical Procedure: $500  Rehab: $2,500