Release of stiff elbow
Elbow stiffness often occurs after a fall or an injury to the elbow, and is sometimes due to osteoarthritis. Common causes of elbow pain include sporting injuries like sprains, tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow, fluid building up over the elbow joint (bursitis) or trapped nerves. If you find it difficult to straighten your arm more than halfway or experience pain and discomfort when clenching your fist, your consultant may recommend surgery to release elbow stiffness.
Treatment
Your consultant will examine your elbow for signs of swelling, and will have access to the latest imaging techniques such as a CT, X-ray or MRI scan to provide a swift and accurate diagnosis. In mild cases then they may recommend anti-inflammatory medication or a cortisone injection, along with physiotherapy or a supportive strap that will put pressure on the elbow tendons.
If the injury is more severe, you may require surgery. This could be either open surgery or an arthroscopic (keyhole) procedure to remove spurs on the ends of bones, extract any loose bodies within your elbow or treat other problems within the joint.
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The information should not replace advice that your relevant health professional would give you.
Release of stiff elbow Consultants
Mr Omar Haddo
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shoulder, Elbow, Hand & Wrist Specialist
Qualifications
MBBS, BSc, FRCS(Orth)
Clinical Interests
Mr Haddo has interests in a wide number of conditions for the upper limb with special interests in the following:
Rotator...
Qualifications
MBBS, BSc, FRCS(Orth)
Clinical Interests
Mr Haddo has interests in a wide number of conditions for the upper limb with special interests in the following:
Rotator...
Qualifications
FRCS(orth), FEBOT, MSc
Clinical Interests
Shoulder surgery
Elbow surgery
Hand and Wrist surgery
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder replacements
Shoulder sports injuries
Shoulder...
Qualifications
FRCS(orth), FEBOT, MSc
Clinical Interests
Shoulder surgery
Elbow surgery
Hand and Wrist surgery
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder replacements
Shoulder sports injuries
Shoulder...
