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Elbow

Experiencing elbow pain? Our orthopaedic surgeons specialise in preventative care, treatment and rehabilitation for elbow pain.
Sportsmed Condition - Elbow - About

About the elbow

There are many common ailments, injuries and conditions relevant to the elbow.

Our orthopaedic surgeons specialise in preventative care, treatment and rehabilitation for elbow pain. Learn about condition symptoms, non-operative and surgical treatment options, risks and complications, recovery times, and much more. Please keep in mind that treatment methods and outcomes vary from patient to patient. Each individual patient has specialised requirements.

Meet our condition specialists

 
Dr Justin Alexander
Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Surgeon
Specialises in fractures, dislocations, sporting injuries of the hand and upper limb, shoulder instability, rotator cuff, arthritis, traumatic injuries of the elbow and nerve, traumatic and degenerative conditions of the wrist and hand.
 
Dr Domenic Leonello
Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Surgeon
Specialises in sports injuries, shoulder arthroplasty and arthroscopy, elbow arthroplasty and arthroscopy, wrist and hand surgery, trauma and fracture management.
 
Dr Andrew Saies
Shoulder, Hand and Upper Limb Extremity Surgeon
Specialises in sports injuries, arthroscopy and open surgery of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, nerve injuries and disease, arthritis surgery and shoulder replacement.
 
Dr Nick Wallwork
Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Surgeon
Specialises in sports injuries, traumatic and degenerative conditions of the hand and upper limb, shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff, shoulder instability, arthritis surgery and joint replacement, open arthroscopic management of traumatic and degenerate conditions of the elbow.

Common Injuries & Conditions

Broken Bones and Injuries

Conditions

  • Elbow bursitis
  • Elbow instability
  • Elbow osteoarthritis
  • Tennis elbow

Treatment

Treatment options available to patients include:

  • Elbow arthroscopy
  • Physiotherapy assessment and direct hands-on and/or exercise-based management
  • Total elbow replacement

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We’re dedicated to utilising the latest innovations and technology

A market leader in our use of technology, we have a range of robotic knee surgery systems, a patient 4K camera system and hand hygiene technology. We have access to a range of new and innovative practices and procedures with well-established methods and techniques.

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