Professor Roger van Riet is a world-renowned elbow surgeon. He is a pioneer in arthroscopic surgery of the elbow and has treated elbow injuries in many international athletes, including Olympic and world champions. He is well recognised for the development of his technique to repair and reconstruct the unstable elbow as well as tendon repairs…
Elbow arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique, used by orthopaedic surgeons to look inside the joint. It’s used to diagnose and treat many different elbow joint conditions such as osteoarthritis, locked joints, tennis elbow, elbow stiffness, instability, cartilage injuries and more. Naturally, patients have questions about the procedure. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently…
Undergoing the right treatment is critical for avoiding poor function of the elbow after a fracture. Fortunately, specialists such as Professor Roger Van Riet, are available to guide you on when surgery is the best treatment for your elbow fracture. What causes an elbow fracture? Elbow fractures are often caused by a fall on the outstretched hand, but direct trauma to…
