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Orthopaedic Procedures
Upper Limb Orthopaedic procedures performed by Dr Clifton
Shoulder
Procedure
Rotator Cuff Repair
A surgical procedure to repair tears in the rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder.
Procedure
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Reconstruction
A procedure to repair or reconstruct the AC joint, often due to injury or arthritis.
Procedure
Biceps Tenodesis
A surgical procedure to reattach the biceps tendon to the bone to relieve pain and restore function.
Procedure
Clavicle Fracture Fixation
A procedure to stabilize a fractured clavicle using plates and screws or other fixation devices.
Procedure
Labral Repair (SLAP Tear Repair)
A procedure to repair a tear in the labrum of the shoulder, often caused by injury or overuse.
Procedure
Latarjet Procedure
A procedure for anterior instability (dislocation) of the shoulder with very low failure rates and excellent clinical results.
Procedure
Reverse Shoulder Replacement
A procedure where the ball and socket of the shoulder joint are reversed to improve function.
Procedure
Shoulder Arthroscopy
A minimally invasive technique to diagnose and treat shoulder joint problems.
Procedure
Shoulder Stabilisation Surgery (Bankart Repair)
A procedure to repair a torn labrum and stabilize the shoulder joint following dislocation.
Procedure
Subacromial Decompression
A procedure to relieve pressure on the rotator cuff by removing inflamed tissue from under the acromion.
Procedure
Total Shoulder Replacement (Arthroplasty)
A procedure to replace the damaged shoulder joint with an artificial joint.
Elbow
Procedure
Biceps Tenodesis
A surgical procedure to reattach the biceps tendon to the bone to relieve pain and restore function.
Procedure
Distal Biceps Tendon Repair
A procedure to reattach the torn distal biceps tendon to the bone to restore elbow function.
Procedure
Elbow Arthroscopy
A minimally invasive procedure to diagnose and treat various elbow conditions using an arthroscope.
Procedure
Elbow Fracture Fixation (e.g., Radial Head or Olecranon Fracture Repair)
A procedure to stabilize fractures of the elbow, such as the radial head or olecranon, using fixation devices.
Procedure
Elbow Joint Replacement (Total Elbow Arthroplasty)
A procedure to replace the damaged elbow joint with an artificial joint to relieve pain and restore function.
Procedure
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction (Tommy John Surgery)
A procedure to reconstruct the damaged ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow, commonly known as Tommy John surgery.
Procedure
Elbow Stabilisation Surgery (for Recurrent Dislocations)
A procedure to repair and stabilize the elbow joint to prevent recurrent dislocations.
Procedure
Golfer's Elbow Release (Medial Epicondylitis Surgery)
A procedure to relieve pain and improve function in the elbow by addressing the tendons involved in golfer's elbow.
Procedure
Synovectomy (for Inflammatory Conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis)
A procedure to remove inflamed synovial tissue from the elbow joint to relieve symptoms of arthritis.
Procedure
Tennis Elbow Release (Lateral Epicondylitis Surgery)
A surgical procedure to relieve pain and restore function in the elbow by addressing the tendons involved in tennis elbow.
Procedure
Ulnar Nerve Transposition (Cubital Tunnel Release)
A surgical procedure to relieve pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow to alleviate symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome.
Wrist
Procedure
Carpal Tunnel Release
A procedure to relieve pressure on the median nerve in the wrist to alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms.
Procedure
De Quervain's Release
A procedure to relieve pressure on the tendons in the wrist affected by De Quervain's tenosynovitis.
Procedure
Ganglion Cyst Excision
A surgical procedure to remove ganglion cysts from the wrist to relieve pain and discomfort.
Procedure
Proximal Row Carpectomy
A procedure to remove the proximal row of carpal bones to relieve pain and improve wrist function in cases of severe arthritis or injury.
Procedure
Scaphoid Fracture Fixation
A procedure to stabilize a fractured scaphoid bone in the wrist using fixation devices.
Procedure
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Repair
A procedure to repair damage to the TFCC, a crucial structure in the wrist that stabilizes and cushions the joint.
Procedure
Wrist Arthroscopy
A minimally invasive procedure to diagnose and treat various wrist conditions using an arthroscope.
Procedure
Wrist Fusion (Arthrodesis)
A procedure to fuse the wrist bones together to relieve pain and restore function in cases of severe arthritis or injury.
Procedure
Wrist Ligament Reconstruction
A procedure to reconstruct damaged wrist ligaments to restore stability and function in the wrist.
Procedure
Wrist Tendon Transfer Surgery
A procedure to transfer a functioning tendon to replace a damaged or non-functional tendon in the wrist.
Hand
Procedure
Carpal Tunnel Release
A procedure to relieve pressure on the median nerve in the wrist to alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms.
Procedure
Dupuytren's Contracture Release (Fasciectomy)
A surgical procedure to release contracted tissues in Dupuytren's contracture to restore hand function.
Procedure
Extensor Tendon Repair
A procedure to repair a damaged extensor tendon in the hand to restore finger extension.
Procedure
Fracture Fixation of the Hand and Fingers
A procedure to stabilize fractures in the hand and fingers using internal fixation devices.
Procedure
Joint Fusion (Arthrodesis) of Finger or Thumb Joints
A procedure to fuse finger or thumb joints to relieve pain and improve stability in cases of severe arthritis or injury.
Procedure
Joint Replacement (Arthroplasty) of Finger or Thumb Joints
A procedure to replace damaged joints in the fingers or thumb with prosthetic implants to restore function and relieve pain.
Procedure
Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Repair (Skier's Thumb)
A procedure to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in the thumb to restore stability and function.
Procedure
Trigger Finger Release
A procedure to relieve symptoms of trigger finger by releasing the affected tendon sheath.
Procedure
Wrist Tendon Transfer Surgery
A procedure to transfer a functioning tendon to replace a damaged or non-functional tendon in the wrist.
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