Multi Faceted surgical treatment to elbow injuries and disorders
Most experienced and skillful elbow surgeon:
One of the most experienced and skillful elbow surgeon, Dr. Vikas at Hand2shoulder clinic complies to each elbow surgery with expertise and innovative techniques.
Elbow joint is a hinge joint comprising:
Elbow joint is a hinge joint comprising of an upper arm bone, humerus and two forearm bones, radius and ulna. It is held together by muscles, ligaments and tendons.
Best treated with surgical procedures:
After a detailed evaluation, the initial treatment starts with conservative techniques and non surgical methods to improve functioning of impaired joint but there are conditions which are best treated with surgical procedures.
Techniques being introduced in India:
Besides provision of non operative treatments for elbow pain and imparity, elbow surgeon Dr. Vikas is affluent in delicate surgical techniques and holds to his credit many international techniques being introduced in India for the first time.
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An Insight into Dr. Vikas’s professional profile
After having successfully conducted more than 6000 complex surgeries Dr. Vikas Gupta is one of the most renowned names in the field of hand and upper extremity and is currently engaged in imparting his services as Head, Shoulder and Hand Division, MAX Saket & Gurgaon, former Director of ‘The Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery’ at The Medanta Institute of Bone & Joint Disease, Gurgaon. After having acquired advance medical training from Germany and USA to enhance his expertise and an experience of 20 years at AIIMS, New Delhi Dr. Gupta still believes that each case gives him a new dimension to study and work on. .
Hand2Shoulder Clinic on National Geographic
Case operated by Dr. Vikas Gupta covered by National Geographic Team for serial "Emergency Room". This video highlights careless attitude can lead to grievous injuries which can lead to permanent disability and these if treated properly on time can bring back person towards normal life.....
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ELBOW ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY
To remove loose debris, bone spurs, loosen joint capsule or to assess damage to the cartilage, an invasive surgical technique adopted by elbow surgeon is Arthroscopy.Usually a minimal procedure on outpatient basis, Arthroscopy produces excellent outcomes.
Small incisions (5-7 mm) are made in the elbow joint to place a scope(camera) to assess the damage inside the joint. Few other smaller incisions are made to place special instruments by which the surgery is performed. After the procedure, the elbow surgeon will either put a soft dressing to allow minimal movement or place a plaster splint on the elbow to restrict movement of the joint.
Read more...ELBOW JOINT ARTHROPLASTY / REPLACEMENT SURGERY:
When an injury causes irreparable damage to the joint which cannot be treated by non operative treatments, when severe arthritis causes loss of movement to the joint or when there is a fracture in the bone so close to the joint that it cannot be fixed then the elbow surgeon cements in, parts made of metal or plastic and replaces the damaged parts of the elbow joint. This technique is known as Arthroplasty.
Elbow Joint may be partially or totally replaced in severe cases of rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint disease, instability of the elbow joint, severe fractures and /or post traumatic arthritis.
Read more...OPEN ELBOW SURGERY
Ulnar nerve anterior transposition, reconstruction of ulnar collateral ligament ,biceps tendon tear, release of damaged tendon, lateral epicondylitis and sometimes for any traumatic and severe disorder and injury to the elbow joint which cannot be repaired by arthroscopy, conservative and lengthy surgery is performed to relieve the patient of his trauma.
This surgery technique is conducted by the elbow surgeon after in depth evaluation that no other minimal and invasive technique will help the patient except traditional open surgical procedure.
Read more...REVISION ELBOW SURGERY
When an elbow joint that has been replaced by artificial parts of metal and plastic gets worn or torn, damaged or loose then it has to be replaced again else the functioning of the is affected.
The replacement of the artificial elbow joint is called revision elbow surgery.
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