Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, and the elbow is a complex joint that transfers the power of the arm to the hand. Dislocations, tendon tears, overuse and arthritis cause pain and loss of strength in these areas.
In this section you will find the treatments used for shoulder dislocation, rotator cuff and labral tears, shoulder replacement, tennis elbow and elbow ligament injuries.
- Shoulder Dislocation Treatment The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body and the one that dislocates most often. A first dislocation needs proper care, and recurrent ones may need stabilising surgery.
- Rotator Cuff Repair The rotator cuff, formed by the tendons of four shoulder muscles, can tear through wear or injury. Physiotherapy or arthroscopic repair is planned according to the type of tear.
- Elbow Ligament Injuries Elbow ligaments can be injured in falls, dislocations or the repeated strain of throwing sports. Accurate diagnosis helps prevent lasting instability of the elbow.
- Tennis Elbow and Arthroscopic Treatment Tennis elbow is wear of the tendons on the outer side of the elbow from overuse. Most patients recover without surgery; arthroscopy is an option when symptoms persist.
- Bankart Repair When the shoulder dislocates, the labrum and capsule at the edge of the socket can tear. Bankart repair stitches these tissues back arthroscopically to restore stability.
- SLAP Repair A SLAP lesion is a tear of the upper labrum where the biceps tendon attaches to the shoulder socket. It occurs in throwing sports and falls.
- Total, Partial and Reverse Shoulder Replacement In arthritis, massive rotator cuff tears or complex fractures, the shoulder joint can be replaced. The type of implant is chosen according to the condition of the tendons.