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Elbow Replacement
Surgery in Hyderabad

Yashoda Hospitals offers advanced and effective Elbow Replacement Surgery with a strong focus on patient safety, improved joint function, and faster recovery outcomes.

  • Experienced Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Advanced Joint Replacement Techniques
  • High Safety Standards
  • Personalised Treatment Care
  • Complete Care Support

Elbow replacement summary

Elbow replacement surgery is an advanced orthopaedic procedure performed to relieve severe elbow pain and restore joint function in patients with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, severe fractures, or joint degeneration. The procedure involves removing the damaged parts of the elbow joint and replacing them with durable artificial implants made of metal and plastic that mimic the natural movement of the joint. It is usually performed under general or regional anaesthesia and typically takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the complexity of the case. Most patients begin gentle arm movements within a few days and can gradually return to routine activities within several weeks, while full recovery may take a few months with proper rehabilitation. When performed by experienced surgeons, elbow replacement surgery is safe, effective, and helps provide long-term pain relief and improved quality of life.

What is Elbow Replacement Surgery?

Elbow Replacement Surgery, also known as Total Elbow Arthroplasty, is an orthopaedic procedure performed to relieve severe elbow pain and restore joint function when the elbow joint is damaged due to conditions such as arthritis, trauma, or fractures. During the surgery, the damaged parts of the elbow joint are removed and replaced with artificial implants made of metal and plastic that replicate the natural movement of the elbow, helping patients regain mobility and improve quality of life.

Types of Elbow Replacement Surgery:

Elbow replacement surgery includes different procedures based on the severity of joint damage and the patient’s condition. The main types include:

  • Total Elbow Replacement (TER)
    In this procedure, both sides of the elbow joint (humerus and ulna) are replaced with artificial implants connected by a hinge, allowing smooth joint movement.
  • Partial Elbow Replacement
    Only the damaged part of the elbow joint is replaced while preserving the healthy bone and surrounding structures.
  • Distal Humeral Replacement
    This type involves replacing the lower end of the humerus (upper arm bone) with a prosthetic implant, usually done for severe fractures or tumors.
  • Linked Elbow Replacement
    The artificial components are connected with a hinge mechanism that provides stability and controlled movement of the elbow.
  • Unlinked Elbow Replacement
    The implants are not physically connected and rely on the surrounding ligaments and muscles to maintain joint stability.
Procedure Name Elbow Replacement
Type of Surgery Orthopaedic surgery to replace a damaged elbow joint with artificial implants
Anesthesia General or regional anesthesia
Duration 1.5–2 hours
Recovery 6–12 weeks
Elbow Replacement: Pre-Op & Post-Op Care

Proper care before, during, and after elbow replacement surgery helps ensure a safe procedure, smooth recovery, and improved joint function.

Pre-operative Care

Before elbow replacement surgery, patients undergo a detailed medical evaluation along with imaging tests such as X-rays or CT scans to assess the condition of the joint. The doctor reviews the patient’s medical history and current medications to ensure the procedure is safe. Patients are usually advised to fast for several hours before surgery, and the healthcare team provides specific pre-surgical instructions and preparation guidelines to ensure a smooth, safe procedure.

Intra-operative Care

During elbow replacement surgery, general or regional anesthesia is administered to ensure patient comfort. The procedure is performed in a sterile surgical environment to minimise the risk of infection. The surgeon carefully removes the damaged joint surfaces and replaces them with artificial implants designed to restore elbow movement. Throughout the surgery, the patient’s vital signs are continuously monitored to ensure safety and stability.

Benefits of Elbow Replacement at Yashoda Hospitals

Elbow replacement surgery helps relieve severe elbow pain and restores joint movement, enabling patients to perform daily activities more comfortably.

  • Pain Relief: Reduces chronic pain caused by joint damage or arthritis.
  • Improved Mobility: Restores smoother bending and straightening of the elbow.
  • Better Arm Function: Helps perform everyday activities with ease.
  • Enhanced Joint Stability: Provides better support and reduces stiffness.
  • Improved Quality of Life: Promotes greater comfort and independence.

Specialist Doctors

Dr.

Dr. Krishna Chaitanya Mantena

MBBS, MS Ortho

Associate Consultant Trauma, Joint Replacement & Arthroscopy Surgeon

English, Hindi, Telugu
11 Yrs
Hitec City
Dr.

Dr. Kirthi Paladugu

MBBS, MS (Ortho), FIJR

Sr. Consultant Arthroscopy Surgeon Knee & Shoulder (Sports Medicine), Navigation & Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon (FIJR Germany), Minimally Invasive Trauma, Foot & Ankle Surgeon

English, Hindi, Telugu
16 Yrs
Hitec City
Dr.

Dr. Sai Thirumal Rao Veerla

MS(Ortho)
Fellowship In Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine (Cardiff, UK),
Fellowship in Arthroplasty (Germany),
Dip. In Sports Medicine (IOC)

Sr. Consultant Specializing in Arthroscopy & Joint Replacement

English, Hindi, Telugu
12 Yrs
Hitec City
Dr.

Dr. Venuthurla Ram Mohan Reddy

MBBS, MS, MSc, FRCS (Ed), FRCS (Orth), CCT

Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

English, Hindi, Telugu
31 Yrs
Hitec City
Dr.

Dr. D. B. Aditya Somayaji

MS (Ortho), Fellow in Foot and Ankle Surgery (USA), Fellow in Joint Replacement

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Foot & Ankle Surgery

English, Telugu, Hindi
15 Yrs
Hitec City
Dr.

Dr. Harish C. R.

MBBS,MS (Ortho NIMS)

Sr. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement & Trauma Surgeon

English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada
24 Yrs
Hitec City
Dr.

Dr. Krishna Subramanyam

MS (Ortho), PDCR, Ph.D

Sr. Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon

English, Hindi, Telugu
29 Yrs
Malakpet
Dr.

Dr. Praful Kilaru

MBBS, MS (Ortho) AO Fellow (Davos), Chm (Trauma)

Senior Consultant Joint Replacement and Complex Trauma Surgeon

Telugu, Kannada, English, Hindi
18 Yrs
Malakpet
Dr.

Dr. Pushpak Reddy Chada

MBBS, MS (Ortho) , Fellowship in Joint Replacement (Germany), Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy (Barcelona) Fellowship in Pain Management

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Telugu, Hindi , English & Tamil
10 Yrs
Malakpet
Dr.

Dr. Praveen Kumar Rao

MS (Ortho) Fellow Trauma Surgery, Joint Replacement Surgery

Sr. Consultant Orthopedic, Clinical Director & Joint Replacement Surgeon

English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada
27 Yrs
Secunderabad
Dr

Dr B Nithin Kumar

MRCS (UK), FRCR Ortho (UK), MCh Ortho,
DSEM (International Olympic Committee),
Fellowship Shoulder (London),
Fellowship Knee (London),
Fellowship Ankle (Barcelona)

Senior Consultant and Clinical Director Orthopaedics

English, Hindi & Telugu
25 Yrs
Secunderabad
Dr.

Dr. Jayakrishna Reddy T

MS (Ortho), Fellow in Arthroplasty (Germany), Arthroscopic surgery of Knee & Shoulder

Sr. Consultant Trauma & Orthopedic Surgeon & Clinical Director

English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil
21 Yrs
Secunderabad
Dr.

Dr. Pawan Kumar Sadhvani

MS (Orthopedics)

Honorary/Part Time Consultant Orthopedic, Joint Replacement, Arthroscopic, Foot & Ankle Surgeon

English, Hindi, Telugu and Gujarati
16 Yrs
Secunderabad
Dr.

Dr. M. Harry Fernandez

MS (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Honorary/Part Time Consultant Orthopedic Joint Replacement Surgeon

English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil
21 Yrs
Secunderabad
Dr.

Dr. TMLV Newton

MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics)

Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon

English, Hindi, Telugu
Secunderabad
Dr.

Dr. Sukesh Rao Sankineani

MS (Ortho) - AIIMS (Delhi), Fellowship in Shoulder Surgery & Hip Arthroscopy (France), Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Cartilage Surgery (Italy), Fellowship in Hip & Knee Hip Arthroscopy (AOA, Australia)

Senior Consultant & Clinical Director specializing in Shoulder Surgery, Arthroscopy, and Joint Replacement.

English, Hindi, Telugu
15 Yrs
Secunderabad
Dr.

Dr. Brijesh Kidiyoor

MS (Ortho)

Sr. Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma and Joint Replacement Surgeon & Clinical Director

English, Hindi, Telugu
21 Yrs
Secunderabad
Dr.

Dr. Swami Nadhan. N

MBBS, DNB (Orthopaedic Surgery), Fellow Joint Replacement

Associate Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

English, Hindi, Telugu
6 Yrs
Secunderabad
Dr.

Dr. Vikram Byre

D.Ortho, DNB Ortho, FIJR, MNAMS
Fellow In Complex Hip & Knee Arthroplasty (Italy)
Fellow In Musculoskeletal Pain Management

Sr Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialist In Robotic Joint Replacement
Complex Trauma & Sports Medicine

Telugu,English,Hindi,Kannada
10 Yrs
Secunderabad
Dr.

Dr. Ranjith Nellore Mahesh

MS Ortho, FPIO (Pediatric Orthopedics) FIJR(Joint Replacement Surgery) FIRKR(Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery)

Honorary/Consultant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Telugu, Kannada, Tamil , English
9 Yrs
Secunderabad
Dr.

Dr. Jakku Kranthi

MBBS, MS (Ortho)

Associate Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Telugu, Hindi, English
4 Yrs
Secunderabad
Dr

Dr H. Vinay Kumar

MBBS, MS (Ortho)
Fellowship in Joint Replacement
Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine

Senior Consultant Orthopedics
Specialised in Robotics & Navigation Joint replacement

Telugu, English, Kannada, Hindi & Odiya
10 Yrs
Secunderabad
Dr

Dr Sai Dinesh Thatikonda

MBBS, MS (Ortho), FIJR, FIAS

Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon,
Specialist in Trauma, ,
Joint Replacement & Arthroscopy

Telugu, English, Hindi, and Kannada
8 Yrs
Secunderabad
Dr.

Dr. Dasaradha Rama Reddy Tetali

MS (Ortho), FICS, MCh, AO Fellow

Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

English, Hindi, Telugu
34 Yrs
Somajiguda
Dr.

Dr. Manoj Chakravorthy

MS (Ortho), MCh (Ortho)

Sr. Consultant Orthopaedic Joint Replacement & Arthoscopic Surgeon

English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada
24 Yrs
Somajiguda
Dr.

Dr. Sunil Dachepalli

MS (Ortho), MCh (Ortho), MSc (Tr & Ortho, UK) MRCS (Edin), FRCS (Tr & Ortho), Fellowship in Shoulder Surgeries (UK) & Robotic, Computer Assisted Joint Replacements (LONDON), Andrew Foster Gold Medal Winner (UK)

Clinical Director Senior Consultant Orthopaedic, Robotic Joint Replacement, Shoulder, Sports Medicine & Trauma Surgeon

English, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada
28 Yrs
Somajiguda
Dr.

Dr. P N Prasad

MS (Ortho), BTLS

Consultant Orthopedic Joint Replacement & Arthroscopic Surgeon

English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu
44 Yrs
Somajiguda
Dr.

Dr. G Kiran Kumar Reddy

MBBS, MS (Ortho), MCh (Trauma and Joint Replacement)

Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon

English, Telugu, Hindi
17 Yrs
Somajiguda
Dr.

Dr. Srinivasa Reddy Medagam

Trauma and Sports injuries Specialist
Arthroscopy and Joint Replacement surgeon

English, Hindi, Telugu
9 Yrs
Somajiguda
Dr.

Dr. Badam Kiran K Reddy

MBBS, MS (Ortho), DNB (Ortho), MRCS (Edinburgh, UK), FIJR (DePuy/J&J), FISA (Smith & Nephew), FIPO (Singapore)

Senior Consultant Trauma, Robotic Joint Replacement, Sports Arthroscopy, Ilizarov, Kyphoscoliosis, Endoscopic Spine and Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

English, Hindi, Telugu
16 Yrs
Somajiguda
Dr.

Dr. S V S Chandrashekar Reddy

MBBS, MS (Ortho)

Honorary/Part Time Consultant Orthopedic Joint Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgeon, Spine Surgeon

English, Hindi, Telugu
39 Yrs
Somajiguda
Dr.

Dr. Lokesh Kumar Gupta

MBBS, D.Ortho, DNB Ortho, MNAMS, FIJR

Consultant Orthopedics, Trauma, Arthroscopy and Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon

English, Hindi, Telugu
12 Yrs
Somajiguda
Dr.

Dr. SV Chandra sekhar Reddy

MBBS, MS (Ortho)

Sr. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

40 Yrs
Somajiguda
Dr

Dr Vivekananda Bheemisetty

MS Ortho (Osm), MCh Ortho (UK) Fellow in Knee Surgery (Switzerland) Fellow in Joint Replacement

Consultant, Knee & Hip Replacement and Trauma Surgeon Specialised in Arthroscopic Surgery

English, Telugu & Hindi
13 Yrs
Somajiguda
Dr

Dr Vamshi Krishna Reddy. C

MS(Ortho), DNB(Ortho), AOA(Fellow), Hip and Knee Fellow (Australia), Fellow in Joint Replacement

Consultant Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy, Complex Trauma and Pelvi Acetabular Surgeon

English, Telugu & Hindi
15 Yrs
Somajiguda
Dr

Dr Abhishek Barli

MBBS, MS (Ortho)

Sr. Consultant Robotic Joint Replacement, Trauma & Arthroscopic Surgeon Specialised in Robotics

English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada
21 Yrs
Somajiguda

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Insurance Assistance for Elbow Replacement

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  • Zero Hidden Charges
  • Complete Documentation Support
  • Cashless Insurance Service

Free Second Opinion for Elbow Replacement

A free second opinion service allows patients to consult experienced orthopaedic specialists to review their diagnosis and recommended treatment plan for elbow replacement surgery. By evaluating medical reports, imaging scans, and clinical history, experts can provide clear guidance on whether surgery is necessary or if alternative treatments may be suitable. This helps patients gain confidence in their treatment decisions, understand the procedure, expected outcomes, and recovery process, and ensure they receive the most appropriate care for their condition.

 

Why Choose Yashoda Hospitals for Elbow Replacement?

Expertise in Orthopaedic & Elbow Replacement Surgery

Yashoda Hospitals has a team of highly experienced orthopaedic surgeons specialising in advanced elbow replacement procedures, ensuring precise implant placement, improved joint mobility, and long-term functional outcomes.

Comprehensive Consultation & Evaluation

A detailed pre-surgical assessment, including clinical examination, imaging studies, and overall health evaluation, helps determine the most appropriate treatment plan and implant selection based on each patient’s condition and lifestyle.

Advanced Surgical Infrastructure

The hospital is equipped with modern operation theatres, advanced diagnostic imaging systems, and high-quality prosthetic implants, enabling accurate surgical procedures with enhanced safety and optimal results.

Access to Skilled Specialists

Patients benefit from coordinated care provided by experienced surgeons, anaesthesiologists, physiotherapists, and dedicated nursing staff, ensuring patient safety, comfort, effective rehabilitation, and continuous post-operative support.

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Our Locations

  • Malakpet Location

    Malakpet

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    Somajiguda

  • Secunderabad Location

    Secunderabad

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    Hitec City

FAQ's

Yes, the elbow joint can be replaced through a procedure called elbow replacement surgery. Damaged joint parts are removed and replaced with artificial implants to relieve pain and restore movement.

Advanced prosthetic implants, improved surgical techniques, and precise imaging guidance are used in modern elbow replacement. These technologies help improve accuracy, joint function, and long-term outcomes.

After surgery, the elbow is supported with a splint and pain is managed with medications. Physiotherapy and follow-up care help restore movement and ensure proper healing.

Elbow replacement surgery is recommended for patients with severe arthritis, complex fractures, or joint damage that causes persistent pain and limited movement. It is usually advised when non-surgical treatments no longer provide relief.

Elbow replacement surgery typically takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the complexity of the case. The procedure is usually performed under general or regional anaesthesia.

Initial recovery usually takes a few weeks, while full recovery and improved strength may take several months. Physiotherapy plays an important role in restoring joint function.

Elbow replacement implants can last 10–15 years or longer with proper care and limited heavy use. Regular follow-up with the doctor helps monitor the implant condition.

The surgery itself is performed under anaesthesia, so patients do not feel pain during the procedure. After surgery, pain is managed with medications and gradually improves as healing progresses.

Most patients can resume light daily activities within a few weeks after surgery. However, heavy lifting and strenuous activities should be avoided to protect the implant.

Like any surgery, elbow replacement may have risks such as infection, implant loosening, or nerve injury. However, these risks are uncommon when the procedure is performed by experienced surgeons.
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