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Loose Bodies in Elbow Treatment Elbow Arthroscopy

Loose bodies in the elbow is usually a large free-floating bone fragment when caused by fracture explains here Dr.Chirag Patel, bone specialist doctor in Mumbai.

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Loose Bodies in Elbow Treatment Elbow Arthroscopy

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  1. Loose Bodies in Elbow Treatment |Elbow Arthroscopy • The elbow joints in our body join three bones that rely on muscles, ligaments and tendons in order to stabilize the structure of the elbow and also to control movement. • The radius, ulna and the humerus and the two bones of the forearm meet at the flexible joint. • Cartilage cushions the elbow joint in between the bone contacts which provides a smooth layer to protect and glide the bone surfaces smoothly without causing any damage. Call us: +91 75 74 88 77 77 info@drpatelchirag.com www.drpatelchirag.com

  2. Loose Bodies in Elbow Treatment |Elbow Arthroscopy • What Causes a Loose Body? • A fracture or trauma to the joint causes a loss of body in the elbow. • Active people and athletes are more likely to suffer from this form of injury or discomfort since they are more likely to sustain it. • Osteoarthritis, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and loss of the tissue lining the joint are all possible causes of loose body in the elbow. • Long-term engagement in weightlifting and certain work-related motions can also raise the chance of having loose bodies. • Fractures that cause bone chips in the elbow from fall can also cause loose body in the elbow.

  3. Loose Bodies in Elbow Treatment |Elbow Arthroscopy • Loose Bodies Symptoms of in Elbow: • When an individual has loose bodies on their elbow, the following symptoms may be found: • Stiffness. • Catching. • Intermittent pain. • Locking.

  4. Loose Bodies in Elbow Treatment |Elbow Arthroscopy • Treatment of Loose Bodies in Elbow: • A loose body in the elbow is usually a large free-floating bone fragment when it is caused by a fracture. • Some other loose bodies are small, that contain no bone at all. • Removal using an orthoscopic procedure is done to correct the condition depending upon the size and the location of the loose body. • In case of a large loose body, the surgeon may suggest to get it treated by fixing it to an adjacent bone. • The loose body can also be broken up which enables the human body’s natural enzymes to degrade the remaining material.

  5. Loose Bodies in Elbow Treatment |Elbow Arthroscopy • Elbow olecranon fracturescan be treated by simply resting and avoiding activities for your elbow for a good 6 to 12 weeks. • If the case is severe a surgery might be needed but resting usually does the work. • Final Overview • There are many top orthopaedic doctors in Mumbai who consult and treat your problems of loose body in the elbow. • The cost of surgery for the loose body in India might range from 1 lakh to 8 lakh. However, the amount differs on the basis of the charges of different orthopaedic doctors.

  6. Loose Bodies in Elbow Treatment |Elbow Arthroscopy • The surgery requires a lot of tests that includes blood test, MRI scan, CT scan, X-Ray or Arthrography. • The doctor also looks into the history of the patient as it helps in detecting the cause of the problem. • They check the level of severity of the problem and treat the patient accordingly. • Dr. Chirag Patel is a bone specialist doctor in Mumbai. He offers services for hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist and ankle. He has diagnosed many problems related to any one of his fields of expertise and has successfully treated them as well. • If you are in Mumbai and need to get your joints checked, you can totally trust Dr. Chirag and his team to treat you well.

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  8. Contact Us: Ask Some Thing Us : info@drpatelchirag.com Call Us: +91 75 74 88 77 77 Hospital Timings: Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital : Monday - Friday : 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Wockhardt Hospital : Monday - Friday 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Gleneagles Global Hospital: Mon-Fri : 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Apollo Spectra Hospital : Mon-Fri :11:00 AM - 03:00 PM Surya Hospital: Mon-Fri : 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM Sunshine Global Hospital : Every Saturday : 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM (Prior Appointments only) Address : Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, Vile Parle West, Mumbai. (Call us : 022 2626 7500 ) Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central Police Station Gleneagles Global Hospital, Hospital Avenue, Parel,Mumbai (Call us : +91 22 6767 0202) Apollo Spectra Hospital, Tardeo Mumbai, Maharashtra Surya Hospital, S.V. Road, Santacruz West, Mumbai. Sunshine Global Hospital, Piplod, Surat

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