Elbow Procedures

Joint Replacement & Arthroscopic Procedures.

Total Elbow

Elbow joint replacement (also called elbow arthroplasty) can effectively treat the problems caused by arthritis of the elbow. The procedure is also becoming more widely used in aging adults to replace joints damaged by fractures. The artificial elbow is considered successful by more than 90 percent of patients who have elbow joint replacement.

Diagnostic Elbow Arthroscopy

The surgeon examines your elbow through an arthroscope - a small device that allows the doctor to see into your elbow joint. If a lesion is detected, a tiny biopsy of healthy cartilage tissue will be removed.

Radial Head Excision

The radial head is shaped like a round disc and is important in motion of the elbow. The radial head moves both in flexion and extension (bending) of the elbow joint, as well as rotation of the forearm. Therefore, injury to the radial head can affect all movements of the elbow. If the radial head requires removal, an implant may need to be put in its place to prevent elbow instability

Tennis Elbow Release

Traditionally the standard procedure for tennis elbow has been an open surgical release. This usually involves a small incision and can be performed as a day case procedure.