Team
Shoulder / Elbow
Ankle / Foot
Paediatric Orthopaedics
ELBOW
Unique hinge and swivel joint
The elbow joint is unique in the human body, as it combines a hinge and swivel joint. The increasing strain of everyday life, work and sport means problems due to wear or excessive strain are frequent. Tennis or golfer’s elbow has therefore become a widespread disease.
Distinct area of expertise
There has been a huge development in the knowledge of the causes and best treatment methods for the various functional issues involving the elbow over recent years. It has become an individual discipline.
Exact diagnosis is important
When there are problems, prompt examination by an elbow specialist is advisable for an exact diagnosis. Modern imaging techniques help to identify the functional issue and determine the appropriate therapy.
Therapy before operation
An operation is not always necessary for treatment. An improvement can often be achieved just with physiotherapy, training therapy or infiltrations. The aim of treatment is always to give pain-free movement, mobility and independence back to patients.
Modern operating methods
If an operation on the elbow is unavoidable, this can be carried out arthroscopically in most cases, i.e. with so-called keyhole surgery. If the elbow joint cannot be retained due to wear or a complex fracture, modern prostheses are used.
Range of treatments
Infiltrations for pain relief (e.g. therapy using the patient’s own blood, cortisone, artificial synovial fluid)
Keyhole and open surgery
Surgical treatment for tennis and golfer’s elbow
Repair and replacement of elbow ligaments and tendons
Surgical treatment of elbow stiffness
Replacement of the elbow joint (prostheses)
Treatment of acute fractures and other elbow injuries
Correction of misalignments after poorly healed fractures
Revision surgery for operations previously carried out
Treatment of sports injuries
Your specialists
Dr Laurent Bohnert
Dr Sebastian Gathmann
T 041 784 02 22
F 041 784 02 29
Practice opening times
Consultations by appointment
Telephone availability:
Monday to Friday, 8.00 am - 11.30 am, 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm
T 041 784 02 22
F 041 784 02 29
For emergencies outside opening times, please contact the 24-hour casualty department of the Hirslanden AndreasKlinik in Cham: T 041 784 07 84.
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