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When is surgery needed for tennis elbow?
Here to tell us when elbow surgery may be required for tennis elbow is esteemed consultant...
Mr Karam Al-Tawil is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in the upper limbs. With practice locations across London, Ilford, and Brentwood, his clinical expertise focuses on hand & wrist surgery, shoulder pain, tendon injuries & repair, carpal tunnel syndrome, bone fractures, shoulder replacement surgery, and finger injuries.
Mr Al-Tawil qualified with distinction from St George’s University of London in 2009 and undertook orthopaedic training on the Cambridge rotation, completing his final year at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in the upper limb unit. He completed two post-CCT fellowships at King’s College Hospital’s Major Trauma Centre, where he further focused on the upper limbs. Additionally, Mr Al-Tawil has a postgraduate certificate from St George’s University of London in Healthcare and Biomedical Education. He co-organises the monthly regional complex hand clinic, which spans five hospitals in London and Essex.
When not in the clinic, Mr Al-Tawil participates in medical education as a clinical lecturer at Anglia Ruskin Medical School and as a trainee supervisor. He also serves as a reviewer for various orthopaedic journals and has published several papers and articles.

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