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Elbow
Elbow problems grouped by theme — tennis and golfer's elbow, nerve compression, tendon ruptures, fractures and stiffness — with each condition beside the operation that treats it.

Understanding your elbow¶
आपकी कोहनी कैसे काम करती है
Elbow anatomy: understanding the humerus, radius, and ulna – key to understanding elbow function and injury. Open
कोहनी आर्थ्रोस्कोपी
Open
Tennis & golfer's elbow¶
टेनिस कोहनी
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) — causes, symptoms, and conservative treatment options for pain relief. Open
टेनिस कोहनी रिलीज़
Tennis elbow release surgery — for persistent pain despite physiotherapy and other conservative treatments. Open
गोल्फर की कोहनी
Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) — causes, symptoms, and conservative treatment options. Open
गोल्फर की कोहनी रिलीज़
Open
Nerve compression¶
कोबिटल टनल सिंड्रोम
Cubital tunnel syndrome causes ulnar nerve compression at the elbow — symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Open
कोबिटल टनल रिलीज़
Cubital tunnel release relieves ulnar nerve compression—addressing numbness/weakness in the ring & little fingers. Open
रेडियल टनल सिंड्रोम
Radial tunnel syndrome — causes forearm pain, weakness straightening fingers, and is distinct from tennis elbow. Open
रेडियल टनल रिलीज़
Radial tunnel release relieves pain from PIN compression – distinct from tennis elbow, and how surgery helps. Open
प्रोनैटर, लैसेर्टस और एंटेरियर इंटरऑस्सेअस नर्व सिंड्रोम
Median nerve trouble high in the forearm — forearm aching with hand tingling (pronator) or weakness pinching the thumb and index (AIN), and how each is treated. Open
प्रोनेटर और एआईएन रिलीज़
Open
Tendon ruptures¶
डिस्टल बाइसेप्स टूटना
Distal biceps rupture causes sudden elbow pain, bruising, and weakness—often needing surgical repair. Open
डिस्टल बाइसेप्स की मरम्मत
Distal biceps rupture repair — restoring elbow flexion strength and addressing the “Popeye” deformity. Open
डिस्टल ट्राइसेप्स टेंडन रप्टर
A rare tear of the triceps tendon at the back of the elbow — how to spot it, who is at risk, and why complete tears usually need early repair. Open
डिस्टल ट्राइसेप्स की मरम्मत
Open
Fractures, dislocation & instability¶
रेडियल हेड फ्रैक्चर
Radial head fractures — Mason classification, conservative management, and indications for fixation or replacement. Open
रेडियल हेड रिप्लेसमेंट
Open
ओलेक्रैनन फ्रैक्चर
Olecranon fractures — patterns, non-operative care, and tension-band or plate fixation. Open
ओलेक्रैनन फ्रैक्चर फिक्सेशन (ओआरआईएफ)
Open
डिस्टल ह्यूमरस फ्रैक्चर
Open
कोहनी की अस्थिरता
Elbow ligamentous and bony instability, including dislocation and the terrible-triad pattern. Open
उलनेर कोलैटरल लिगामेंट की चोट (टॉमी जॉन की चोट)
The medial elbow ligament injury of throwers — how it presents, when rehab is enough, and what Tommy John reconstruction involves. Open
कोहनी के लिगामेंट का पुनर्निर्माण (स्थिरता)
Open
Arthritis, stiffness & cartilage¶
कोहनी ऑस्टियोआर्थराइटिस
Osteoarthritis of the elbow — primary and post-traumatic, conservative and surgical options. Open
कोहनी की आर्थ्रोप्लास्टी
Total elbow replacement — indications, implants, and recovery. Open
कठोर कोहनी रिलीज (आर्थ्रोलिसिस)
Open
ओस्टियोचॉन्ड्राइटिस कैपिटेलम का विच्छेदन
A lateral elbow joint-surface problem in young throwers and gymnasts — how it is found, when it heals with rest, and when surgery is needed. Open
Bursitis¶
ओलेक्रानन बर्सिटिस
Olecranon bursitis — causes, symptoms, and when to seek urgent medical attention for infection. Open
ओलेक्रैनन बुर्सा हटाना (बुर्सेक्टोमी)
What olecranon bursectomy involves, why it is a last resort, and the honest wound-healing and recurrence picture. Open
Recovery and rehabilitation¶
अपने घाव की देखभाल
Dressings, showering, and signs of infection after upper-limb surgery. Open
अपने निशान की देखभाल
Massage, silicone, sun protection and the 12-month timeline for surgical scars to soften and fade. Open
आपके ऑपरेशन का दिन
What to expect on the day of day-case upper-limb surgery, from arrival and meeting the team to waking up and going home. Open
आपके कंधे की तंत्रिका अवरुद्ध
The nerve block we use for shoulder surgery — how it numbs your arm, why it controls pain so well, and what to expect as it wears off. Open
आपके घाव की जाँच और टांके हटाने
What happens at the post-op wound check, dissolvable vs removable stitches, what removal feels like, and when to seek help sooner. Open
आर्मस्लिंग पहनना और सोना
How to sleep in an arm sling, get the sling position right, and look after it after shoulder, elbow or wrist surgery, including whether to keep the sling on overnight. Open
उपचार के लिए अच्छा खाना
Everyday food to support recovery after surgery — protein, energy, healing vitamins, and preventing constipation. Open
कंधे और हाथ की सर्जरी के बाद गाड़ी चलाना: यह कब सुरक्षित और कानूनी है?
After most shoulder surgery, including rotator cuff repair, you usually cannot drive for about six weeks, and not while your arm is in a sling. When it is safe and legal to get back to the wheel after hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder surgery. Open
कंधे की सर्जरी के बाद दैनिक जीवन
Washing, dressing, sleeping and managing day-to-day with the operated arm in a sling after shoulder surgery. Open
कंधे की सर्जरी के बाद मेलाटोनिन
Why we prescribe melatonin after shoulder surgery, what the trial evidence shows, the dose we use, and what to expect from it. Open
काम पर लौटना
When you can return to desk, light, and heavy work after upper-limb surgery. Open
क्या मेरा घाव संक्रमित है?
How to tell normal healing from a wound infection after surgery — the warning signs and when to seek help. Open
खेल में वापसी
Phased return to sport after upper-limb surgery, and when contact sport is safe again. Open
गर्मी बनाम बर्फ
When ice helps, when heat helps, and how to use either safely on the upper limb. Open
घर पर कास्ट और स्प्लिंट की देखभाल
Looking after a plaster or splint at home — keeping it dry, elevation, keeping joints moving, and the urgent signs of a too-tight cast. Open
घर पर रक्त के थक्कों को रोकना
Reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis after upper-limb surgery — mobilisation, hydration, medication. Open
नींद, दर्द और वसूली
How sleep and pain affect each other, why surgery and shoulder problems disturb sleep, and what helps you rest and recover. Open
मन, तनाव और वसूली
How stress, low mood, anxiety and worry about pain affect recovery and surgical outcomes — and what helps. Open
सर्जरी की तैयारी
General checklist for the days before upper-limb surgery — fasting, what to bring, medications. Open
सर्जरी के आसपास रक्त पतला करने वाले
How anticoagulants and antiplatelets work, and why the timing of stopping each before surgery differs — platelet turnover, half-lives and clot risk. Open
सर्जरी के बाद उड़ान और यात्रा
Clot risk, cast tightness at altitude, fitness to fly and the practicalities of travelling after upper-limb surgery. Open
सर्जरी के बाद कब्ज और आंत की देखभाल
Why constipation is common after surgery (especially with strong painkillers) and how to prevent and manage it. Open
सर्जरी के बाद दर्द का प्रबंधन
What pain to expect, how to use pain relief well, and when to call. Open
सर्जरी के बाद सूजन और ऊंचाई
Why a hand or arm swells after surgery, how elevation and gentle movement control it, and when swelling is a warning sign. Open
सर्जरी से पहले उपवास: आप क्या खा सकते हैं और क्यों खा सकते हैं
Why you must stop eating before an anaesthetic, when you can still sip water, and what can happen if you do not fast. The clear fasting rules that keep your stomach empty and your lungs safe during surgery. Open
हाथ चिकित्सा की मूल बातें
What to expect from hand therapy, how often you'll go, and what good rehab looks like. Open
हाथ, कलाई या कोहनी की सर्जरी के बाद दैनिक जीवन
Keeping a hand or wrist dressing dry, elevation to control swelling, and one-handed living after hand, wrist or elbow surgery. Open