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Plain-English information about 肘部 conditions, operations, and recovery.

How your 肘部 works

How your elbow works Elbow anatomy: understanding the humerus, radius, and ulna – key to understanding elbow function and injury. Open →

Conditions

Distal Humerus Fracture Open → 尺侧副韧带损伤（汤米·约翰损伤） The medial elbow ligament injury of throwers — how it presents, when rehab is enough, and what Tommy John reconstruction involves. Open → 旋前圆肌综合征和骨间前神经综合征 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 → 桡管综合征 Radial tunnel syndrome — causes forearm pain, weakness straightening fingers, and is distinct from tennis elbow. Open → 桡骨头骨折 Radial head fractures — Mason classification, conservative management, and indications for fixation or replacement. Open → 网球肘 Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) — causes, symptoms, and conservative treatment options for pain relief. Open → 肘关节不稳定 Elbow ligamentous and bony instability, including dislocation and the terrible-triad pattern. Open → 肘关节骨关节炎 Osteoarthritis of the elbow — primary and post-traumatic, conservative and surgical options. Open → 肘管综合征 Cubital tunnel syndrome causes ulnar nerve compression at the elbow — symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Open → 肱二头肌远端断裂 Distal biceps rupture causes sudden elbow pain, bruising, and weakness—often needing surgical repair. Open → 肱骨小头骨软骨炎 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 → 远端肱三头肌腱断裂 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 → 高尔夫球肘 Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) — causes, symptoms, and conservative treatment options. Open → 鹰嘴滑囊炎 Olecranon bursitis — causes, symptoms, and when to seek urgent medical attention for infection. Open → 鹰嘴骨折 Olecranon fractures — patterns, non-operative care, and tension-band or plate fixation. Open →

Operations

Elbow Arthroscopy Open → Radial Head Replacement Open → Stiff Elbow Release (Arthrolysis) Open → 桡管减压术 Radial tunnel release relieves pain from PIN compression – distinct from tennis elbow, and how surgery helps. Open → 网球肘松解术 Tennis elbow release surgery — for persistent pain despite physiotherapy and other conservative treatments. Open → 肘关节置换术 Total elbow replacement — indications, implants, and recovery. Open → 肘管减压术 Cubital tunnel release relieves ulnar nerve compression—addressing numbness/weakness in the ring & little fingers. Open → 肱二头肌远端腱修复术 Distal biceps rupture repair — restoring elbow flexion strength and addressing the “Popeye” deformity. Open → 鹰嘴滑囊切除术（Bursectomy） What olecranon bursectomy involves, why it is a last resort, and the honest wound-healing and recurrence picture. Open →

Recovery and rehabilitation

伤口护理 Dressings, showering, and signs of infection after upper-limb surgery. Open → 佩戴和睡眠时使用手臂吊带 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 → 促进愈合的健康饮食 Everyday food to support recovery after surgery — protein, energy, healing vitamins, and preventing constipation. Open → 在家中预防血栓 Reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis after upper-limb surgery — mobilisation, hydration, medication. Open → 家庭中的石膏和夹板护理 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 → 心智、压力与恢复 How stress, low mood, anxiety and worry about pain affect recovery and surgical outcomes — and what helps. Open → 您的伤口检查与拆线 What happens at the post-op wound check, dissolvable vs removable stitches, what removal feels like, and when to seek help sooner. Open → 您的肩部神经阻滞 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 → 我的伤口感染了吗？ How to tell normal healing from a wound infection after surgery — the warning signs and when to seek help. Open → 手术准备 General checklist for the days before upper-limb surgery — fasting, what to bring, medications. Open → 手术前后的抗凝药物 How anticoagulants and antiplatelets work, and why the timing of stopping each before surgery differs — platelet turnover, half-lives and clot risk. Open → 手术前禁食：可以吃什么和喝什么，以及原因 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 → 手术当天 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 → 手部、腕部或肘部手术后的日常生活 Keeping a hand or wrist dressing dry, elevation to control swelling, and one-handed living after hand, wrist or elbow surgery. Open → 手部治疗基础 What to expect from hand therapy, how often you'll go, and what good rehab looks like. Open → 护理您的疤痕 Massage, silicone, sun protection and the 12-month timeline for surgical scars to soften and fade. Open → 术后便秘与肠道护理 Why constipation is common after surgery (especially with strong painkillers) and how to prevent and manage it. Open → 术后疼痛管理 What pain to expect, how to use pain relief well, and when to call. Open → 术后肿胀和抬高 Why a hand or arm swells after surgery, how elevation and gentle movement control it, and when swelling is a warning sign. Open → 术后飞行与旅行 Clot risk, cast tightness at altitude, fitness to fly and the practicalities of travelling after upper-limb surgery. Open → 热敷与冷敷 When ice helps, when heat helps, and how to use either safely on the upper limb. Open → 睡眠、疼痛与康复 How sleep and pain affect each other, why surgery and shoulder problems disturb sleep, and what helps you rest and recover. Open → 肩关节手术后的日常生活 Washing, dressing, sleeping and managing day-to-day with the operated arm in a sling after shoulder surgery. Open → 肩部和手臂手术后何时可以安全且合法地驾驶？ 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 → 重返工作岗位 When you can return to desk, light, and heavy work after upper-limb surgery. Open → 重返运动 Phased return to sport after upper-limb surgery, and when contact sport is safe again. Open →

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