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Recovery 5 Weeks Post Surgery for Elbow Fracture | Mr Ali Noorani | Orthopaedic Specialists

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Kate is pain free and has full use of her arm within 5 weeks of surgery for elbow fracture. After a nasty fall in heavy rain that left Kate with elbow fracture she feared she would never have full use of her arm again. ------------- Kate’s Injury Background ------------- Kate slipped in heavy rain and landed on her elbow, suffering from a painful, badly swollen elbow. Following X-Rays, it was confirmed the elbow was broken and she needed surgery to fix it. Kate is full of praise for Mr Ali Noorani and shares her experience: “Having slipped on a metal grating in heavy rain and landing on my elbow, I went to the Princess Grace Urgent Care, suffering from a painful, badly swollen elbow. Following x-rays, it was confirmed the elbow was broken and I was referred to Mr Ali Noorani. That was the best thing that could have happened!! Mr Noorani clearly explained the fracture and what needed to be done to repair it. I was understandably concerned that the arm might never be the same again, but I was reassured that with the surgery and physiotherapy, my arm ought to be just fine or as close as made little difference. The surgery went extremely well, and I was home three and a half hours after entering the operating theatre. I was supplied with painkillers but, apart from taking paracetamol for the first 36 hours, none was needed. The following week, the plaster was removed and all that was required was a sling to cradle the arm. After another two weeks, the sling was discarded. The healing process has gone remarkably well and much faster than I ever thought possible. Now, just two months on, I have finished my physiotherapy and have full use of my arm. Apart from a scar where the incision was made, there is no evidence of the accident and I couldn’t be happier!” Mr Ali Noorani’s Take Home Lesson on Elbow Fractures “I see quite a few elbow fractures as they are relatively common injury after a fall. Most elbow fractures don’t require a fixation. In some cases, where the fracture is displaced (out of position) or if it is unstable then it requires surgery for fixation. Elbows don’t like being put in plasters as they become very stiff so if we have an unstable or displaced fracture the key is to reduce them anatomically, i.e, in the exact same position as it was before the injury and to fix them well. This allows for early mobilization so patients return to normal activity very quickly as demonstrated by this patient.” ------ Who is Dr Ali Noorani? ------ Dr Ali Noorani is a leading orthopaedic consultant specialising in shoulders and elbows at the Upper Limb Service (Shoulder & Elbow) at St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London Hospital and the Barts Health NHS Trust. He is Medical Director and Chairman for Orthopaedic Specialists; President and Chairman for The Harley Street Specialist Hospital, Chief Medical Advisor for JS Healthcare Division; and CEO of Next AI. ------ Useful Links ——— Website: https://os.clinic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshouldersurgeon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshouldersurgeon Contact: +44 20 7046 8003 OR Email: [email protected] ------Articles——— To learn more about my professional qualifications, areas of expertise and patient ratings follow this link https://bit.ly/3vfwJFa To learn all about sports injuries of shoulders and elbows and my approach to them read https://bit.ly/3bK96wm Surgeon in Focus https://bit.ly/3bMlRqx Shoulder surgeons brace for sports injuries: https://bit.ly/3u2WsPy #orthopedics #surgery #surgeon ##elbowt #elbowfractures #fractures #london ------ Disclaimer ——— DISCLAIMER: Content of this video is my opinion and does not constitute medical advice. The content and associated links provide general information for general educational purposes only. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. ------ Patient's Privacy Disclaimer ——— We understand the importance of privacy and are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of our patient's information Audio files used in the video are used as royalty free (licensed).