Upper Limb — Elbow | Fracture & Reconstruction
Elbow Fracture Treatment in Hyderabad: Fixation & Joint Reconstruction
Elbow fracture treatment Hyderabad aims to restore a stable, pain-free joint after simple or complex injuries. Under Dr. Deepthi Nandan Reddy, patients receive precise fixation or reconstruction and a rehab plan designed to protect motion while the bone heals.
When specialist elbow surgery is recommended
Most broken elbows heal well with expert care. Surgery becomes important when alignment is off, the joint is unstable, or fragments block movement. We also help patients with non-union (bone hasn’t healed), malunion (healed in poor position), stiffness after injury, or pain from previous implants.
- Distal humerus, olecranon, and radial head/neck fractures
- Fracture–dislocations and ligament injuries causing instability
- Open fractures and multi-fragment injuries
- Failed or symptomatic hardware after earlier surgery
- Post-traumatic stiffness with mechanical block to motion
- Arthritic damage after trauma requiring salvage procedures
Common elbow fracture patterns
The elbow is a hinge-and-pivot joint built from three bones. Different patterns demand different strategies:
- Olecranon: the tip of the ulna; often needs tension band or plate fixation to enable early bending.
- Radial head/neck: may be fixed with screws, replaced with a prosthesis, or excised in selected cases.
- Distal humerus: intra-articular fractures requiring dual-plate fixation; in low-demand patients with poor bone, total elbow arthroplasty may be preferred.
- Terrible triad: dislocation + radial head + coronoid; requires bony and ligament repair to regain stability.
Surgical options for elbow fracture care
ORIF — open reduction & internal fixation
Accurate reduction and stable plate/screw constructs let us start supervised motion early. Protecting the soft tissues is as important as the metalwork.
External fixation
Useful when swelling or skin condition prevents open surgery, or as a stabiliser in complex dislocations.
Reconstruction procedures
For malunion or non-union we may perform corrective osteotomy, bone grafting, and ligament repair to restore alignment and stability.
Total elbow arthroplasty (selected cases)
In comminuted distal humerus fractures with poor bone quality, elbow replacement offers reliable pain relief and function with specific lifelong lifting limits.
Recovery timeline & rehabilitation
- 0–2 weeks: swelling control, wound care, hand/shoulder movement. Elbow protected in a splint.
- 2–6 weeks: guided range-of-motion; avoid forceful loading.
- 6–12 weeks: progressive function; begin strengthening when X-rays show union.
- 3–6 months: most daily activities feel comfortable; heavy tasks depend on injury pattern and healing.
Results improve when surgery, therapy, and patient effort pull in the same direction. Clear goals and steady progress beat rushed exercise that irritates the joint.
Further reading: AAOS: Elbow fractures.
Why choose Dr. Deepthi Nandan Reddy
- Dual training in India & the UK with advanced upper-limb fellowships
- Evidence-based fixation/reconstruction and personalised rehab
- Transparent discussion of risks, benefits, timelines, and realistic outcomes
FAQs — elbow fracture treatment Hyderabad
Will I regain full motion?
Many patients achieve useful, pain-free motion; severe injuries can leave some limits. Early, guided therapy matters.
When can I drive?
After wound healing and safe control of the wheel—confirm during follow-up.
Are plates or screws removed later?
Only if they cause pain or block movement, and after the bone has united.