Shoulder & Elbow
Freedom to reach, lift, throw and rest — without pain.
From common overuse injuries to complex reconstructive surgery, Dr. Tomar's shoulder and elbow practice covers the full spectrum — always weighted toward the least invasive option that will work.
Arthroscopic repair for partial and full-thickness tears with strong long-term outcomes.
Structured non-surgical protocols and, when needed, arthroscopic capsular release.
Bankart repair, Latarjet and stabilisation for dislocations and subluxations.
Anatomic and reverse shoulder replacement for arthritis and irreparable cuff tears.
Graded rehabilitation, injections and, in resistant cases, surgical release.
Treatment of post-traumatic and arthritic stiffness with arthroscopic and open techniques.
Understanding your shoulder
Why the shoulder gives trouble
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body — which also makes it the most vulnerable. Four small muscles (the rotator cuff) hold the ball of the arm bone against a shallow socket. Age, overhead work, sports injuries and even a bad fall in the fifties can tear these tendons, inflame the joint or destabilise the whole system.
Most shoulder pain does not need surgery. A careful clinical examination, targeted imaging and a structured non-surgical plan resolve the majority of cases. When surgery is needed, it is almost always keyhole (arthroscopic) — small incisions, day-care admission and a well-defined recovery path.
Common shoulder pain patterns
- Painful arc when lifting the arm: often rotator cuff or impingement.
- Pain reaching behind the back: frozen shoulder or cuff tear.
- Night pain when lying on the shoulder: classic rotator cuff pattern.
- Shoulder popping out during sport or sleep: recurrent instability.
- Stiffness that started slowly and got worse: adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder).
Clearing the air
Shoulder & elbow — clearing common misconceptions
A lot of what patients hear about joint surgery is outdated. Here's the reality.
When shoulder or elbow pain needs specialist review
Joint pain is common — but some signs mean it's time to stop self-managing and get expert evaluation.
- Inability to lift the arm after a fall or heavy lift
- Shoulder dislocation — even once, especially before age 25
- Night pain that regularly disturbs sleep
- Weakness in the arm that has appeared over weeks
- Elbow pain that stops you gripping a cup, phone or laptop
- Locked elbow — cannot fully bend or straighten
Questions patients ask
Shoulder & elbow — frequently asked questions
Patient stories
Shoulder & Elbow — patient stories
Real experiences from people who chose Dr. L. Tomar for their joint care.
“Keyhole shoulder repair — tiny scars, back to overhead reaching in eight weeks. Sleeping pain-free for the first time in years.”
“Two years of grip pain settled with a short day-care surgery. Full strength by three months.”
“Reverse replacement gave me back the reach I'd lost. Dressing and cooking independently again at 71.”
Names shortened and photos withheld to protect patient privacy. Individual results vary based on condition, age and overall health.
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Mon – Sat, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tomar Orthopaedics
90, New Rajdhani Enclave, Vikash Marg, Delhi – 110092
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