Elbow stiffness

Elbow stiffness can occur as a result of injury or immobilisation. The joint capsule becomes tight in elbow stiffness. In this condition elbow arthroscopy can be performed and the whole joint is visualised. Then the tight capsule is cut using special pencil like instrument called radiofrequency wand. The surgery usually takes about an hour to compete. This can be a day case or you might have to stay in hospital for a day depending upon your rehab and physiotherapy which is supervised by trained physiotherapists.

Loose Body Removal

Elbow locking can happen as a result of loose body in the joint. These loose bodies are free floating in the joint and cause locking off and on which are painful. In this condition elbow arthroscopy can be performed and the whole joint is visualised. The loose body can be removed using specialised equipments. The surgery usually takes about an hour to compete. This can be a day case or you might have to stay in hospital for a day depending upon your rehab and physiotherapy which is supervised by trained physiotherapists.

Painful elbow in Throwing Athlete

In a throwing athlete like Javelin throwers, bowlers and baseball pitchers elbow, the elbow becomes painful. This is due to overload of elbow joint. This can be assessed and treated using arthroscopy. The surgery usually takes about an hour to compete. This can be a day case or you might have to stay in hospital for a day depending upon your rehab and physiotherapy which is supervised by trained physiotherapists.

Is it necessary to have Elbow arthroscopy?

For elbow conditions, usually a course of supervised physical therapy is recommended first. However, if the joint remains stiff, painful or locks, then it requires surgery.

What Happens during Elbow Arthroscopy?

Elbow Arthroscopy is performed asleep – general anaesthesia. It is used to visualise the whole joint. In elbow stiffness the capsule becomes tight. The tight capsule is cut using special pencil like instrument called radiofrequency wand. Elbow locking is usually caused by loose body which is arthroscopically removed. Bony overgrowth around the elbow called bone spur can be painful. This can be removed arthroscopically. The surgery usually takes about an hour. Patients may be discharged same day or might have to stay in the hospital a few days depending on treatment and physiotherapy needs.

What is the cost of Elbow Arthroscopy?

Dr Das utilises US or European imported equipments. He has best surgical outcome with a very high patient satisfaction rate. This is provided at an affordable package cost which includes surgery, hospital stay and physiotherapy. Please feel free to contact us to know about the elbow arthroscopy package.