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Definition of Elbow, arthritis of the
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Elbow, arthritis of the: Inflammation of the elbow joint. Arthritis of the elbow can be due to many systemic forms of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis. Elbow arthritis is associated with signs of warmth, swelling, pain, tenderness, and decreased range of motion.