What is elbow arthroplasty?
Elbow replacement surgery is a complicated procedure partly because the elbow has several moving parts that balance each other with great precision to control the movements of your forearm. Your elbow can be damaged by problems ranging from rheumatoid arthritis to traumatic fractures. In some cases, the damage can be surgically repaired. But if the damage is extensive, your doctor might recommend elbow replacement surgery. Pain is the most common reason people choose to have elbow replacement surgery.
When is elbow joint replacement recommended?
Several conditions can cause elbow pain and disability and elbow Orthopedic Surgeon to consider elbow joint replacement surgery in the following conditions:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis.
- Osteoarthritis.
- Post-traumatic Arthritis.
- Severe Fractures.
- Instability.
What you can expect?
Prior to the procedure
Follow your surgeon’s directions about bathing, eating and taking drugs the other day and the day of medical procedure.
During the procedure
A surgical team member will consult with you about how you'll be sedated for a surgery. The vast majority get general sedation and a nerve block. General sedation places you into a deep sleep. The nerve block numbs your arm so that aggravation control can continue after you awaken from general anesthesia. The medical procedure usually requires 1 to 2 hours.
To get the elbow joint replacement, at Dr. Naveen Palla the Best Orthopedic Surgeon in Vizag will make an incision (cut), mostly in the back of the elbow. After making the incision, your health practitioner will gently transfer muscle mass apart to get access to the bone. After taking out scar tissue and spurs across the joint, your surgeon will prepare the humerus to fit the metal piece with a view to replace that facet of the joint. The replacement stems are placed into the humerus and ulna bones, and fixed in position with bone cement. The two stems are related via a hinge pin. After the wound is closed, a padded dressing is then positioned to protect the incision while it heals.
After the procedure
After medical procedure, you'll rest in a recovery region for a short time. How long you stay in the hospital after medical procedure relies upon your individual needs. Many individuals can return home on the same day.
You might have to wear a splint or a sling for a couple of days or weeks after medical procedure. You may also require a temporary device known as a drain to avoid to pool of liquids at the elbow. Your doctor’s team will explain how to do exercises to help your recovery.
We are providing elbow arthroplasty treatment for people who are living in and around Arilova, Hanumanthavaka, MVP Colony and Health City and Maddilapalem in Visakhapatnam.