Medical articles of Elbow

14/05/2025
Mr Sam Vollans
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Elbow joint preservation: How to protect your elbow and avoid surgery
The elbow plays an important role in everyday activities, whether you're lifting, carrying, typing, or playing sport. When pain or stiffness begins to affect this joint, many patients worry that surgery is inevitable. In this article, a consultant shoulder and elbow surgeon explains how modern joint preservation techniques can relieve symptoms, maintain function, and help delay or even avoid invasive surgery.
21/02/2025
Mr John Nixon
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Effective treatment options for elbow injuries: what you need to know
The elbow is one the body’s major and most used joints. In this article, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon explains how the common injuries that can plague the elbow can be treated.
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02/12/2024
Dr Ralph Rogers
Sports Medicine Specialist
Effective treatments and prevention strategies for tennis elbow
Tennis elbow, also referred to as lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition It results from overuse or repetitive strain on the elbow’s tendons. Despite its name, it’s not exclusive to tennis players and can affect anyone engaging in activities requiring repetitive arm, wrist or hand motions.
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23/09/2024
Mr Alexander Magnussen
Consultant Upper Limb and Hand Surgeon
How do I know if my elbow pain is serious?
Elbow pain can range from mild discomfort to severe pain that limits your ability to move or use your arm. Here to tell us all about is leading consultant upper limb and hand surgeon Mr Alexander Magnussen.
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22/08/2024
Mr Eyiyemi (Yemi) Pearse
Consultant orthopaedic shoulder and elbow surgeon
Tennis elbow: causes, diagnosis and treatment options
With the approach of summer, many people will be picking up their tennis racquets for the first time for over nine months. In the UK, tennis elbow affects about 1-3 per cent of adults each year, especially those aged 30-50. Leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Eyiyemi Pearse discusses the causes, diagnosis and treatment options.
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04/10/2023
Mr Angelos Assiotis
Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
Elbow instability: should I be concerned?
Elbow instability can cause a lot of stress and worry for patients, often leading to concern about how it will impact daily life. Revered consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon Mr Angelos Assiotis is here to reassure you of any worries you have regarding the situation.
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01/06/2023
Mr Abhinav Gulihar
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Biceps tendon rupture at the elbow: When is surgical treatment required?
Injuries like biceps tendon rupture at the elbow require expert care in order to recover fully. In this informative guide, revered consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Abhinav Gulihar explains how tendon injuries of this type are assessed and treated.
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10/02/2023
Mr David Thyagarajan
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Key facts about elbow replacement
Elbow replacement surgery can sometimes be used as treatment for arthritis. It may be necessary as treatment for arthritis when pain and disability is severe. It also may be necessary if other non-surgical treatments measures have been tried and have not worked
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02/03/2021
Professor Roger van Riet
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Do fractured elbows always require surgery?
Professor Roger Van Riet explains the typical causes and symptoms and types of elbow fracture. He also clarifies when surgery is the best treatment for your elbow fracture.
14/02/2020
Mr G Shyamalan (Shyam)
Orthopaedic Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgeon
What is the best treatment for golfer’s elbow?
After the winter break, injuries to unused and untrained muscles are likely to occur for many golfers. One of the most common of these injuries is golfer's elbow. To prepare for this, Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan has put together this helpful guide explaining the various treatments available and the most effective ways to alleviate pain and symptoms.
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