Elbow
Conditions
Dr Steven Frederiksen is an orthopaedic surgeon who has a particular interest in managing elbow conditions. The elbow joint is a complex combination of three joints allowing flexion and extension of the elbow and also forearm rotation. It has strong bony stability, with ligamentous structures providing additional stability. Muscle-tendon groups cross the joint, providing additional stability and movement. Any fracture at the elbow should be considered a “fracture-dislocation” until proven otherwise.
Elbows may also present with pain, with or without activity, or mechanical symptoms such as locking, clicking or catching. A thorough assessment is appropriate to confirm diagnosis and allow for management.
Next are some common elbow conditions that Dr Frederiksen manages, please click on the links to access further information on each condition from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons website.
- Acute Dislocation
- Chronic instability
- Stiffness post trauma
- Tennis elbow and other tendinopathies
- Neuropathies
If you are experiencing any of the above conditions and would like to arrange an appointment with Dr Frederiksen, please contact your GP to request a referral.