Educação · Cotovelo
Cotovelo
Condições
Bursite do OlecranoOlecranon bursitis — causes, symptoms, and when to seek urgent medical attention for infection.
Cotovelo de GolferGolfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) — causes, symptoms, and conservative treatment options.
Cotovelo de tenistaTennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) — causes, symptoms, and conservative treatment options for pain relief.
Distal Humerus FractureYou will likely feel deep pain in your elbow and upper arm. This discomfort often radiates down your forearm or up toward your shoulder. The pain is usually most intense right after the injury and may flare up when you try to move the joint. You might notice that the area feels…
Fratura da Cabeça RadialRadial head fractures — Mason classification, conservative management, and indications for fixation or replacement.
Fratura do OlecranoOlecranon fractures — patterns, non-operative care, and tension-band or plate fixation.
Instabilidade do CotoveloElbow ligamentous and bony instability, including dislocation and the terrible-triad pattern.
Lesão do Ligamento Colateral Ulnar (Lesão de Tommy John)The medial elbow ligament injury of throwers — how it presents, when rehab is enough, and what Tommy John reconstruction involves.
Osteoartrite do CotoveloOsteoarthritis of the elbow — primary and post-traumatic, conservative and surgical options.
Osteocondrite Dissecante do CapiteloA lateral elbow joint-surface problem in young throwers and gymnasts — how it is found, when it heals with rest, and when surgery is needed.
Ruptura do Bíceps DistalDistal biceps rupture causes sudden elbow pain, bruising, and weakness—often needing surgical repair.
Ruptura do Tendão do Tríceps DistalA 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.
Síndrome do Pronador e Síndrome do Nervo Interósseo AnteriorMedian 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.
Síndrome do Túnel CubitalCubital tunnel syndrome causes ulnar nerve compression at the elbow — symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Síndrome do Túnel RadialRadial tunnel syndrome — causes forearm pain, weakness straightening fingers, and is distinct from tennis elbow.
Operações
Artroplastia do CotoveloTotal elbow replacement — indications, implants, and recovery.- Elbow ArthroscopyDr Kieran Hirpara, an upper-limb surgeon at Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton, starts with the least invasive options that suit your condition. Patients are generally referred to our clinic by their GP; if a physiotherapist has suggested you see us, you will still need a…
Liberação do Cotovelo de TenistaTennis elbow release surgery — for persistent pain despite physiotherapy and other conservative treatments.
Liberação do Túnel CubitalCubital tunnel release relieves ulnar nerve compression—addressing numbness/weakness in the ring & little fingers.
Liberação do Túnel RadialRadial tunnel release relieves pain from PIN compression – distinct from tennis elbow, and how surgery helps.
Radial Head ReplacementDr Kieran Hirpara, an upper-limb surgeon at Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton, starts with the least invasive options that suit your condition. Patients are generally referred to our clinic by their GP; if a physiotherapist has suggested you see us, you will still need a…
Remoção da Bursa Olecraniana (Bursectomia)What olecranon bursectomy involves, why it is a last resort, and the honest wound-healing and recurrence picture.
Reparo do Bíceps DistalDistal biceps rupture repair — restoring elbow flexion strength and addressing the “Popeye” deformity.- Stiff Elbow Release (Arthrolysis)Dr Kieran Hirpara, an upper-limb surgeon at Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton, starts with the least invasive options that suit your condition. Patients are generally referred to our clinic by their GP; if a physiotherapist has suggested you see us, you will still need a…
