@mkgeitz i'm sorry to hear that . I had two elbow replacements at columbia press byterian , which were botched. The second one or revision , he left staples or vessel loops , which had to be removed on the second revision or third surgery , which was done at mount sinai hospital. Just last surgery is better, but I still have loosening.And degree of pain , but i'm gonna live with it , it's not horrible , and i'm too afraid of a fourth surgery. I'd add that.I have a thing called crepitus , which is creaking , which can get pretty loud , and it's not really a problem , just noisy , it doesn't hurt
If I were you , I just do it and hope for the best outcome and do your research as usual at best wishes.
Glen
Glen