Osteoarthritis
This form of arthritis is common in persons from 50 years of age. It can also occur in younger people. What happens is that the cartilage that keeps the bones in the elbow from rubbing against each other wears away
Rheumatoid Arthritis
This happens when your immune system attacks your joints. The synovial membrane covering the joints becomes inflamed. This can damage the cartilage and lead to stiffness and pain in the elbow.
Post-traumatic Arthritis
This begins to develop after a wrist injury, where fractures and tears may damage the cartilage. This causes pain in the elbow