Skilled surgical treatment can help you regain your mobility and comfort if elbow discomfort is restricting your life. Our skilled surgeons at Apley Orthopaedics provide advanced elbow surgery for fractures, arthritis, and other associated disorders.

With the use of evidence-based surgical procedures that encourage quicker recovery and enhanced function, we want to provide long-lasting, efficient relief. We help you at every stage, from diagnosis to rehabilitation, to achieving the best possible results.

Are you ready to move without pain? Contact us to find out more about how we can improve your quality of life and about our elbow surgery services in Melbourne.

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Elbow Surgery Services

Conditions Treated

Apley surgeons regularly address a range of elbow disorders that cause pain and limit function:

Tennis elbow – Tendon inflammation causing outer elbow pain, especially during gripping activities
Fractures – From simple breaks to complex, shattered joints requiring reconstruction
Arthritis – Joint surface deterioration causing stiffness, swelling and reduced movement
Sporting injuries – Damage from falls, impacts or repetitive motion activities

Procedures

Our Melbourne practice utilises modern surgical techniques, including:

Elbow arthroscopy – Camera-guided precision surgery through tiny incisions
Elbow scope surgery – Minimally invasive approach to diagnose and treat joint issues
Ligament reconstruction – Rebuilding damaged stabilising structures
Joint replacement – For severe arthritis cases unresponsive to conservative treatment

Tennis Elbow Surgery & Treatment

You’ll find this problem across all sorts of jobs; plumbers dealing with pipes all day, baristas pulling endless espresso shots, carpenters swinging hammers, and yes, even people stuck at desks clicking away. The tendon on your elbow’s outer edge gets overworked from the same motions, day after day. That persistent ache just won’t quit. While some folks bounce back with basic care, others need Tennis Elbow surgery to clean out the damaged bits and give everything a fresh start.

Key factors include:

Constant gripping motions and extending your wrist back
Jobs that keep tools in your hands (think carpenters, plumbers, house painters)
Certain sports activities
Age-related tendon changes

People usually try the simple stuff first; rest, physio sessions, maybe a brace. But when months go by and you’re still wincing every time you lift something, that’s when elbow surgery starts looking like the smart move.

Surgical Treatment Options

For persistent tennis elbow, our orthopaedic surgeon in Melbourne employs several approaches:

Arthroscopic debridement of damaged tissue
Open surgical repair for severe tendon damage
Needle-based tenotomy methods that barely leave a mark

You’re looking at about 6-12 weeks to get back to full strength, and most people find their pain drops right off while they can actually use their arm properly again.

Elbow Arthroscopy & Scope Surgery

Overview

Elbow scope surgery uses a tiny camera to view what's going on within your joint through tiny incisions. Bits catching, immobile rigidity, and early wear and tear are among the issues it resolves. We're simply creating little holes, so your body isn't disturbed as much. In most cases, people recover more quickly than they would if they used the traditional method.

Patients benefit from:

Reduced post-operative pain
Smaller scars compared to traditional open surgery
Faster return to normal activities
Lower complication rates
Outpatient procedures for many conditions

With elbow arthroscopy surgery, you can start moving gently within a few days, and most people are back to their usual light tasks within weeks.

Who Needs Elbow Arthroscopy?

Elbow arthroscopy surgery effectively addresses numerous conditions:

Removal of loose cartilage or bone fragments
Treatment of persistent tennis elbow
Repair of damaged joint surfaces
Release of scar tissue causing stiffness
Management of osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)
Working out what's causing the mystery elbow pain or that annoying locking feeling

Our Melbourne team takes a proper look at each person's situation to figure out if elbow arthroscopy surgery will give them the results they're after.

Why Choose Apley for Elbow Surgery?

Our upper limb specialists know elbows inside and out; it’s what they do best
We use the latest keyhole techniques to get great results without making a mess of your tissues
Your treatment plan gets built around how you actually live and what you want to get back to doing

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