Risk factors for cartilage damage and osteoarthritis of the elbow joint: case-control study and systematic literature review.

Introduction: This case-control study compares patients with healthy elbows to a group of symptomatic patients with cartilage damage/osteoarthritis.

Materials And Methods: The control group (n = 126) was recruited during routine medical examinations of patients (general medical offices). Included in the case group were a total of 92 patients who were undergoing arthroscopy as a result of chronic elbow discomfort.