Fractured Elbow Treatment
Elbow fractures are relatively uncommon injuries. Some fractures can be managed in a sling but most serious fractures of the distal humerus require surgery. Trauma Surgeons at Victorian Bone and Joint Specialists will assess your injury and organise x-rays and scans if required. If surgery is needed, our specialists will help guide you through the […]
Radial Head Fracture Treatment
Radial Head fractures are common injuries of the elbow. Most fractures will simply be a crack in the ‘head’ of the radius – the bone which helps as rotate the forearm. A simple crack in the bone, while painful, will normally heal well. Surgeons at Victorian Bone and Joint Specialists will assess the movement of […]
Distal Biceps Tear Treatment
Overview Injuries and tears to the distal biceps tendon normally occur when a heavy load or object pulls the arm down while a person is trying to lift up. Not all tendon tears will need surgery. If you have a desk-based job and do not need to regularly lift heavy objects the tendon can be […]
Removal of Elbow Plate or Wires: Post-Operative Care
Surgery An incision is placed through the old scar and x-ray is used to locate and remove the wire, metal plate and screws. Discharge home After your surgery you will normally be able to discharge from hospital once you have recovered from the anaesthetic. Sometimes, you may need to stay in hospital overnight and can […]