Surgical Elbow Procedures

Understanding Your Options for Elbow Surgery and Reconstruction

When non-surgical methods aren't enough, explore advanced surgical options for your elbow condition. Learn about various procedures, including arthroscopy, biceps repair, and elbow replacement, designed to restore function and provide lasting relief

Please select the surgical elbow procedure relevant to your condition or area of focus from the list below.. We always recommend consulting with Dr. Veillette or a member of his team to ensure it is appropriate for your specific condition.

Arthroscopic Capsular Release: Minimally invasive division of the anterior and posterior capsule to restore ROM

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Surgical Elbow Procedures

Arthroscopic Capsular Release: Minimally invasive division of the anterior and posterior capsule to restore ROM

Arthroscopic Debridement & Loose Body Removal: Extraction of osteochondral fragments and osteophyte excision

Arthroscopic Lateral Epicondylitis Release: Intra-articular debridement of the ECRB origin

Arthroscopic Osteocapsular Arthroplasty

Arthroscopic Synovectomy: Excision of inflamed synovial tissue, typically for rheumatoid or inflammatory arthritis

Arthroscopic Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD): Microfracture or fixation of unstable capitellar fragments

Bursectomy, Olecranon: Open excision of the olecranon bursa for chronic or septic bursitis

Capsular Release, Open: Extensive release (eg, Column procedure) for severe post-traumatic stiffness

Common Extensor Repair: Tendon debridement and reattachment for chronic tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)

Distal Biceps Tendon Repair: Reattachment of the biceps to the radial tuberosity (Single or Double Incision)

Lateral Epicondylitis Release, Open: Nirschl procedure involving excision of angiofibroblastic hyperplasia

Medial Epicondylitis Release: Open debridement of the common flexor-pronator mass

ORIF, Coronoid Fracture: Fixation using suture lasso techniques, retrograde screws, or buttress plating

ORIF, Distal Humerus Fracture: Stabilization via parallel or orthogonal plating constructs

ORIF, Olecranon Fracture: Fixation using anatomical plates/screws or tension-band wiring/suturing

ORIF, Radial Head Fracture: Internal fixation using micro-fragment (20/24 mm) screws or low-profile plates

Radial Head Replacement: Arthroplasty using metallic or pyrocarbon prosthetics for comminuted fractures

Total Elbow Arthroplasty (TEA): Linked or unlinked prosthetic replacement for end-stage arthritis or trauma

Triceps Tendon Repair: Reattachment of the triceps tendon to the olecranon footprint

Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Reconstruction: Tommy John surgery using palmaris longus or hamstring autograft or allograft

Ulnar Nerve Decompression (In Situ): Simple release of the cubital tunnel at the elbow

Ulnar Nerve Transposition (Anterior): Moving the nerve to a subcutaneous position