ELBOW FRACTURES

Elbow fractures constitute fractures the of bones of fore arm(upper end of Radius & Ulna) and upper arm(Lower end of Humerus. Elbow fractures are also associated with Vascular & Nerve injuries

CAUSES

• Fall
• Direct blow
• Road traffic accidents

SYMPTOMS

• Pain
• Swelling
• Restricted movement of elbow
• Deformity
• Numbness & tingling fingers

INVESTIGATIONS

• X-ray
• CT scan

TREATMENT

NON-SURGICAL

Undisplaced fractures can be treated conservatively

• Medication
• Splinting

SURGICAL

Open reduction and internal fixation

• Distal Humerus: Plates and screws, Wires
• Olecranon Frcature : Tensiow band wiring (TBW), Plates and screws
• Radial head/Neck fractures: Plates and screws or excision

About Doctor:

Dr.KHALEELULLAH is a renowned gold medal award-winning Orthopaedician in Hyderabad. He has got extensive experience of more than 15 years and positioned himself as the best orthopedic surgeon in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. He worked for nearly 8 years in the prestigious Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences(NIMS), Hyderabad where he acquired vast skills and knowledge about managing complicated orthopedic problems. He proved himself as the right Ortho Surgeon with MCH specialization with his deep interest in the area of joint reconstruction surgeries.