Gout is inflammatory arthritis that causes severe pain. While it most commonly affects the big toe, it can also affect other joints, including the elbow. Gout develops from hyperuricemia—high ...

The authors use the Compass Elbow Hinge in specific situations associated with the operative treatment of severe contracture of the elbow: 1) chronic dislocations in which the ligaments are ...

Setting: Sports Medicine Unit, Umeå University. Patients: 32 patients (36 elbows), age range 27 to 66 years, with a long duration of elbow pain diagnosed as tennis elbow, were included in the study.

Temporary relief of arthritis pain only in upper body areas (eg, hand, wrist, elbow) or lower body areas ... Increased risk of severe GI bleeding (esp. ≥60yrs of age, history of GI ulcers ...

The remaining indications for hinged elbow fixation in the treatment of severe contractures of the elbow center on the worm gear incorporated in the Compass Hinge. [7] The worm gear is useful when ...