Specialist Elbow Surgery · Chennai, India
Expert Care for Every Elbow Condition
UK-trained, internationally recognised expertise in elbow arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, and joint replacement. Now available in Chennai — no need to travel abroad.
DR SENTHIL VELAN
Dr Senthilvelan Rajagopalan is a pioneer and superspecialist in Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist surgery, with particular expertise in sports injuries of the upper limb. His patients describe him as a trusted and approachable surgeon, highly respected by peers across India and the United Kingdom.
He completed his MBBS at Kilpauk Medical College and his orthopaedic postgraduate training at JIPMER, Puducherry. He subsequently undertook specialist training in the Wessex Region, UK and completed a two-year Fellowship in Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist Surgery at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, UK — working alongside internationally recognised names in the field.
To further broaden his expertise, Dr Velan spent time with leading Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons in Germany and France, earning the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (FEBOT) qualification — one of very few surgeons in India to hold this distinction.
PRACTISING AT:
MIOT International Hospital
Surgical Procedure
Minimally Invasive
Elbow Arthroscopy
Keyhole surgery to diagnose and treat loose bodies, cartilage damage, synovitis, and joint stiffness — with a rapid recovery and minimal scarring.
Joint Replacement
Total Elbow Replacement
Replacing the damaged joint surface with a prosthesis to restore pain-free movement in severe arthritis or complex post-fracture cases.
Reconstruction
Ligament Reconstruction
UCL / LCL reconstruction restoring elbow stability in athletes and workers affected by chronic instability or acute ligament failure.
Elbow Conditions Treated
Sports Injuries
Tennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis — overuse injury common in racquet sports and manual workers.
Golfer's Elbow
Medial epicondylitis — inner-sided elbow pain from repetitive gripping and swinging.
UCL Ligament Tear
Throwing athlete instability from chronic UCL stress — reconstructed for return to sport.
Arthritis & Wear
Primary Elbow Arthritis
Degenerative wear of the elbow joint managed conservatively or with replacement surgery.
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Arthritis following old fractures or dislocations, treated with debridement or replacement.
Rheumatoid Elbow
Inflammatory arthritis causing joint destruction — joint replacement restores function.
Nerve & Tendon
PIN Syndrome
PIN syndrome causes finger extension weakness due to nerve compression near the elbow.
Biceps Tendon Rupture
Distal biceps rupture repaired surgically to restore full elbow flexion and rotation.
Triceps Tendon Rupture
Rare but disabling — repaired surgically to restore elbow extension strength