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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

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

Tennis & golfer's elbow

Bệnh khuỷu tay tennis Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) — causes, symptoms, and conservative treatment options for pain relief. Open → Giải phóng khuỷu tay quần vợt Tennis elbow release surgery — for persistent pain despite physiotherapy and other conservative treatments. Open → Bệnh khuỷu tay của người chơi golf Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) — causes, symptoms, and conservative treatment options. Open → Golfer's Elbow Release Open →

Nerve compression

Hội chứng ống khuỷu Cubital tunnel syndrome causes ulnar nerve compression at the elbow — symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Open → Giải phóng Hốc Khuỷu Tay Cubital tunnel release relieves ulnar nerve compression—addressing numbness/weakness in the ring & little fingers. Open → Hội chứng đường hầm quay Radial tunnel syndrome — causes forearm pain, weakness straightening fingers, and is distinct from tennis elbow. Open → Giải phóng Hố Khuỷu Tay Radial tunnel release relieves pain from PIN compression – distinct from tennis elbow, and how surgery helps. Open → Hội chứng chèn ép thần kinh trụ và Hội chứng dây thần kinh gian cốt trước 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 → Pronator and AIN Release Open →

Tendon ruptures

Vỡ gân cơ nhị đầu xa Distal biceps rupture causes sudden elbow pain, bruising, and weakness—often needing surgical repair. Open → Phẫu thuật sửa chữa cơ nhị đầu xa Distal biceps rupture repair — restoring elbow flexion strength and addressing the “Popeye” deformity. Open → Vỡ gân duỗi khuỷu xa 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 → Distal Triceps Repair Open →

Fractures, dislocation & instability

Gãy đầu xương quay Radial head fractures — Mason classification, conservative management, and indications for fixation or replacement. Open → Radial Head Replacement Open → Gãy khuỷu tay Olecranon fractures — patterns, non-operative care, and tension-band or plate fixation. Open → Olecranon Fracture Fixation (ORIF) Open → Distal Humerus Fracture Open → Mất ổn định khuỷu tay Elbow ligamentous and bony instability, including dislocation and the terrible-triad pattern. Open → Chấn thương dây chằng trụ cổ tay (Chấn thương Tommy John) The medial elbow ligament injury of throwers — how it presents, when rehab is enough, and what Tommy John reconstruction involves. Open → Elbow Ligament Reconstruction (Stabilisation) Open →

Arthritis, stiffness & cartilage

Viêm xương khớp khuỷu tay Osteoarthritis of the elbow — primary and post-traumatic, conservative and surgical options. Open → Thay khớp khuỷu tay Total elbow replacement — indications, implants, and recovery. Open → Stiff Elbow Release (Arthrolysis) Open → Viêm xương sụn rời của lồi cầu 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

Viêm bao hoạt dịch khuỷu tay Olecranon bursitis — causes, symptoms, and when to seek urgent medical attention for infection. Open → Cắt bỏ bao hoạt dịch khuỷu tay (Cắt bao hoạt dịch) What olecranon bursectomy involves, why it is a last resort, and the honest wound-healing and recurrence picture. Open →

Recovery and rehabilitation

Bay máy bay và du lịch sau phẫu thuật Clot risk, cast tightness at altitude, fitness to fly and the practicalities of travelling after upper-limb surgery. Open → Chuẩn bị cho Phẫu thuật General checklist for the days before upper-limb surgery — fasting, what to bring, medications. Open → Chăm sóc nẹp và bột bó tại nhà 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 → Chăm sóc vết sẹo của bạn Massage, silicone, sun protection and the 12-month timeline for surgical scars to soften and fade. Open → Chăm sóc vết thương của bạn Dressings, showering, and signs of infection after upper-limb surgery. Open → Cuộc sống hàng ngày sau phẫu thuật tay, cổ tay hoặc khuỷu tay Keeping a hand or wrist dressing dry, elevation to control swelling, and one-handed living after hand, wrist or elbow surgery. Open → Cuộc sống hàng ngày sau phẫu thuật vai Washing, dressing, sleeping and managing day-to-day with the operated arm in a sling after shoulder surgery. Open → Cơ bản về trị liệu tay What to expect from hand therapy, how often you'll go, and what good rehab looks like. Open → Giấc ngủ, Đau đớn và Phục hồi How sleep and pain affect each other, why surgery and shoulder problems disturb sleep, and what helps you rest and recover. Open → Khối thần kinh vai của bạn 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 → Kiểm tra vết thương và tháo chỉ của bạn What happens at the post-op wound check, dissolvable vs removable stitches, what removal feels like, and when to seek help sooner. Open → Lái xe sau phẫu thuật vai và cánh tay: Khi nào là an toàn và hợp pháp? 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 → Ngày phẫu thuật của bạn 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 → Ngăn ngừa cục máu đông tại nhà Reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis after upper-limb surgery — mobilisation, hydration, medication. Open → Nhiệt so với Lạnh When ice helps, when heat helps, and how to use either safely on the upper limb. Open → Nhịn ăn trước phẫu thuật: Bạn có thể ăn và uống gì, và lý do 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 → Quay trở lại thể thao Phased return to sport after upper-limb surgery, and when contact sport is safe again. Open → Quản lý đau đớn sau phẫu thuật What pain to expect, how to use pain relief well, and when to call. Open → Sưng và nâng cao sau phẫu thuật Why a hand or arm swells after surgery, how elevation and gentle movement control it, and when swelling is a warning sign. Open → Thuốc Làm Mỏng Máu Trước Phẫu Thuật How anticoagulants and antiplatelets work, and why the timing of stopping each before surgery differs — platelet turnover, half-lives and clot risk. Open → Trở lại làm việc When you can return to desk, light, and heavy work after upper-limb surgery. Open → Táo bón và chăm sóc đường ruột sau phẫu thuật Why constipation is common after surgery (especially with strong painkillers) and how to prevent and manage it. Open → Tâm trí, Căng thẳng và Phục hồi How stress, low mood, anxiety and worry about pain affect recovery and surgical outcomes — and what helps. Open → Vết thương của tôi có bị nhiễm trùng không? How to tell normal healing from a wound infection after surgery — the warning signs and when to seek help. Open → Ăn uống lành mạnh để hỗ trợ quá trình hồi phục Everyday food to support recovery after surgery — protein, energy, healing vitamins, and preventing constipation. Open → Đeo và Ngủ với Nạng Tay 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 →

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