Elbow replacement surgery
Arthroplasty for the elbow
Replacing the damaged surfaces of the elbow with a metal and plastic joint to increase mobility and reduce pain
Surgery to repair a damaged elbow joint
Your consultant may recommend elbow replacement surgery if other options like physiotherapy and medication haven't helped alleviate your condition.
Need to know
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What happens during elbow replacement surgery? icon plus
An incision will be made in the back of your elbow joint to avoid the blood vessels and nerves that are on the inside of the elbow. The tendons, ligaments and ulnar nerve are then eased aside to expose the joint. The joint surfaces are then removed and the marrow space within the ulna bone hollowed out to receive a metal stem.
The surgeon repeats the procedure on the humerus and the two bones are then prepared for the fixing in place of a prosthetic hinge, using either a medical adhesive or fine mesh, which supports bone regrowth. Once the prosthetic is in place, your surgeon will close the cut with stitches. -
How to prepare for surgery icon plus
Your consultant will inform you how best to prepare for your surgery. If you're having general anaesthetic, your consultant will let you know how long you should avoid eating or drinking for before your procedure. -
Post surgery recovery icon plus
You will be given painkillers to relieve any pain you experience immediately following surgery. Depending on your general fitness level, you may need to be cared for in hospital for up to two nights.
You will need to wear a sling for up to two weeks following surgery to support your arm. Your consultant will create a programme for you to rehabilitate your elbow with the physiotherapy team. They will also let you know when you can get back to your usual routine, including exercise and work.
Paying for medical treatment
Our elbow specialist consultants
Our locations in London
From complex elbow surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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Platinum Medical Centre
15 - 17 Lodge Road
London
NW8 7JA
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH)
170 Tottenham Court Road
London
W1T 7HA
Private Elbow replacement in Birmingham
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The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham B15 2FQ
Private Elbow Replacement in Manchester
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HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 1NY
Request an orthopaedic appointment
We're happy to help you make an appointment with an experienced orthopaedic or sports medicine consultant. We can also arrange imaging and outpatient physiotherapy appointments.
Call us today
020 7079 4344