What We Do for You
We diagnose your condition and develop a personalized treatment plan for you based on the latest scientific evidence. We offer both conservative and surgical treatments using state-of-the-art techniques. In particular, we perform arthroscopy and elbow replacement surgery when indicated.
The most common conditions we diagnose and treat are:
- Fractures:
- Fractures of the radial head
- Fractures of the olecranon
- Fractures of the distal humerus
- Fractures of the two forearm bones (radius and/or ulna)
- Bone and/or cartilage conditions:
- Elbow osteoarthritis
- Osteochondritis dissecans
- Posterior impingement
- Ligament conditions
- Acute elbow dislocation
- Chronic/recurrent elbow instability
- Tear/insufficiency of the ulnar collateral ligament
- Tendon Disorders
- Soft Tissue Disorders
- Elbow stiffness
- Olecranon bursitis
- Nerve Disorders
- Compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow
- Compression of the radial nerve at the elbow
When should I make an appointment?
Our consultations are specialized. In most cases, your primary care physician, rheumatologist, or sports medicine physician will recommend that you schedule an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon. You may also be referred to our team by the emergency department.
The Benefits of Hôpital de La Tour
Multidisciplinary Care
You benefit from the expertise of all the specialists based on the hospital campus, who address every aspect of your condition and your overall health. We work in close collaboration with specialists in many other fields, including:
- the pain clinic
- radiology for diagnostic purposes
- physical therapy