Treatment
Elbow Surgery
Specialist elbow surgery focusing on relieving pain and restoring movement
What Is Elbow Surgery?
Elbow surgery is an Orthopaedic procedure used to diagnose or repair injuries and conditions affecting the elbow joint. It is often considered after non-surgical treatments have been exhausted, especially for persistent pain, stiffness, or instability. Consultations and/or surgery would take place either in North West London or Central London, depending on which location you are seen in.
Who Requires Elbow Surgery?
A person typically requires elbow surgery when non-surgical treatments, such as rest, physiotherapy, medication, or steroid injections, have failed to relieve significant pain, weakness, instability or limited range of motion. The need for surgery is highly dependent on the individual’s specific injury, lifestyle, and overall health.
Types elbow surgery performed by Mr Akhtar
Ulnar Nerve Decompression for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
What this procedure involves
This happens when the nerve that passes on the inner side of the elbow becomes compressed, causing pain and numbness in the hand and fingers. Surgery releases the compressed ulnar nerve as it runs down the inner aspect of your elbow.
Tendon Injuries
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
What this procedure involves
Caused by overuse of the tendons on the outside of the elbow, it can be treated surgically if conservative methods fail. Surgery releases these tendons.
Golfer's elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
What this procedure involves
An injury to the tendons on the inside of the elbow, which can also be addressed surgically. Surgery releases these tendons.
Biceps tendon tear
What this procedure involves
A tear of the (distal) biceps tendon, which connects muscle to bone, often requires repair. Surgery reattaches the torn tendon back to the radius bone.
Instability or Dislocation
What this procedure involves
Injuries to the ligaments can cause the elbow joint to repeatedly feel unstable or dislocate. Surgery repairs or reconstructs the torn ligament(s) on the inside and/or outside of the elbow.
Bursitis
What this procedure involves
If the fluid-filled sac (bursa) at the tip of the elbow becomes infected or severely inflamed, I can surgically remove this if non-operative treatments have not been successful.
Loose Bodies
What this procedure involves
Fragments of cartilage or bone that break free and float inside the joint can cause pain and a “locking” sensation. Open or key-hole surgery can be used to retrieve/remove the loose bodies.
Fractures
What this procedure involves
Breaks of the bones of the elbow joint, particularly displaced fractures where the bones have moved out of position, often require surgery. An open reduction and internal fixation procedure is used to realign broken bone fragments and secure them with plates, pins, or screws to facilitate proper healing.
Arthritis
What this procedure involves
Severe osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can wear away the cartilage, causing bone-on-bone friction, pain, and stiffness. Elbow replacement may be needed in these cases.