Top 10 research priorities for elbow conditions (November 2021)
| Rank | Questions |
| 1 | What is the best treatment (surgery or conservative management) for elbow arthritis in young/active patients? |
| 2 | Which factors affect the outcome and longevity of elbow replacements? |
| 3 | What is the best rehabilitation programme for prevention of stiffness following elbow trauma or surgery? |
| 4 | What is the best treatment approach (surgery or without surgery) in management of early or persistent elbow tendinopathies (such as tennis/golfer’s elbow)? |
| 5 | Comparing non-surgical treatments (such as medications, therapy interventions, injections etc), which is most effective in elbow arthritis? |
| 6 | What is the outcome of surgery (including open or key-hole surgery) in the management of elbow arthritis? |
| 7 | What is the best treatment (including surgical and non-surgical) for non-arthritic elbow stiffness? |
| 8 | How to manage pain (early/persistent) in elbow conditions? |
| 9 | What and when is the best treatment option for distal biceps tendon ruptures (surgical or non-surgical)? |
| 10 | What are the best pre and post-op rehabilitation regimens for total elbow replacements, including advice on long term physical restrictions? |