Orthopaedic Surgery

Name: Orthopaedic Surgery
Brand: Elanic Medical
Rating: 4.6 (9 reviews)

Orthopaedic surgery addresses injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, including the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. At Elanic Medical in Glasgow, we offer comprehensive orthopaedic care covering hand, shoulder, knee, hip, and sports medicine.

Hand Surgery Shoulder Surgery Knee Surgery Hip Replacement Sports Medicine

Expert Orthopaedic Care Backed by Decades of Surgical Experience

Our dedicated specialists employ cutting-edge surgical and non-surgical treatments tailored to each patient's unique needs, prioritising comfort, effectiveness, and rapid recovery. Each surgical team member brings extensive qualifications and decades of clinical experience, ensuring expert care at every step of your treatment. Committed to the highest patient safety standards, our specialists participate in ongoing training and regularly contribute to advancements in orthopaedic care. To learn more about orthopaedic surgery in Glasgow, reach out to set up your initial consultation today.

Shoulder Surgery

Shoulder surgery addresses acute and chronic issues affecting the shoulder joint, a complex structure involving bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. Problems within these components can result in persistent pain, restricted motion, and difficulty performing daily tasks or enjoying your favourite activities.

Whether you're suffering from a sudden injury or managing a chronic condition that hasn't responded well to conservative treatments, our comprehensive approach aims to restore your shoulder’s full range of motion and alleviate discomfort.

Conditions and Treatment Options

Shoulder Arthroscopy: A minimally invasive surgical procedure allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat internal shoulder problems using small incisions, reducing recovery time and discomfort.
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A precise procedure to repair torn tendons within the rotator cuff, helping to restore strength, improve mobility, and relieve chronic shoulder pain.

Shoulder Subacromial Decompression: A surgical treatment for shoulder impingement syndrome, removing inflamed or damaged tissue and bone spurs to increase joint space, reduce inflammation, and restore pain-free motion.

Knee Surgery

The knee is one of the body's most essential joints. It supports weight, facilitates movement, and reduces stress during daily activities and sports. When injury or degeneration occurs, the impact on mobility and overall quality of life can be substantial.

Our comprehensive approach to knee surgery integrates the latest surgical advances and evidence-based rehabilitation protocols, ensuring faster recovery, minimal downtime, and optimised long-term outcomes. Throughout your journey with Elanic Medical, our surgeons, physiotherapists, and support staff will provide ongoing support and guidance, empowering you to regain full strength, flexibility, and mobility.

Conditions and Treatment Options

Knee Arthroscopy: A minimally invasive surgical procedure where a tiny camera is inserted into the knee joint, allowing surgeons to precisely diagnose and repair cartilage damage, remove loose fragments, or treat inflammation with minimal disruption and faster recovery.
ACL Reconstruction: Repair of a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a common sports injury, by reconstructing the ligament using graft tissue to restore knee stability, mobility, and function.
Meniscus Repair: Surgical treatment of damaged knee cartilage (meniscus), often involving minimally invasive techniques, to alleviate pain, improve joint function, and prevent future complications like arthritis.
Knee Ligament Repair: Repairing or reconstructing damaged ligaments within the knee, such as the ACL, PCL, MCL, or LCL. This helps restore joint stability and enables patients to return to physical activities confidently.
Partial and Total Knee Replacement: Surgical procedures replacing severely damaged knee joint surfaces with artificial implants, offering effective relief from chronic pain, improved joint functionality, and significantly enhanced quality of life.

What Is Orthopaedic Hand Surgery?

Orthopaedic hand surgery refers to a specialised field of surgery that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing conditions and injuries that affect the hand and wrist. Our orthopaedic hand surgeons are trained to provide comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions affecting the hand, including fractures, arthritis, tendon and nerve injuries, and congenital deformities. Our orthopaedic hand surgery offerings encompass a range of surgical procedures, including:

Hip Replacement Surgery

Chronic hip issues can significantly impact your quality of life, making everyday tasks challenging and diminishing your independence. Hip replacement surgery at Elanic Medical provides a transformative solution for patients experiencing degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or injuries like hip fractures.

Conditions and Treatment Options

Total Hip Replacement: Involves replacing the entire damaged hip joint with a carefully selected artificial implant, restoring smooth, pain-free movement and greatly enhancing overall joint functionality.
Enhanced Recovery Programmes: We incorporate evidence-based Enhanced Recovery Programme principles designed to accelerate your recovery and minimise discomfort following surgery. This personalised approach involves detailed pre-operative education, optimised anaesthetic techniques, effective pain management, early mobilisation, and targeted rehabilitation exercises.

Sports Medicine Surgery

Whether you're a professional competitor, a weekend warrior, or someone who simply enjoys an active lifestyle, sports-related injuries can be both physically and emotionally challenging—disrupting your routine, delaying progress, and affecting your overall quality of life.

Elanic Medical provides specialized sports medicine services for athletes and active individuals with injuries from physical activity. Our experienced orthopaedic surgeons diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate various sports injuries using advanced surgical techniques and minimally invasive methods to restore function and help you return to peak performance safely and efficiently.

Conditions and Treatment Options

ACL and Ligament Reconstruction: Often required following high-impact or pivoting injuries, this procedure involves reconstructing torn ligaments—particularly the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)—using grafts. The goal is to restore stability, improve knee function, and reduce the risk of future injury.
Arthroscopic Surgery: A minimally invasive technique using a small camera and specialised instruments to diagnose and treat joint issues with precision. This is commonly used in the knee, shoulder, ankle, and elbow to address cartilage damage, ligament injuries, and inflammation.
Cartilage Repair and Transplantation: We offer advanced procedures to stimulate healing or replace tissue when cartilage is damaged due to injury or wear. Techniques such as microfracture surgery, autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), and osteochondral grafting are used to restore smooth joint surfaces and reduce pain.
Tendon Repair and Reconstruction: Ideal for athletes with torn or severely strained tendons. Whether caused by overuse, trauma, or degeneration, tendon repairs involve surgically reconnecting or reconstructing damaged tissue to restore strength and function.
Fracture Repair: Sports-related fractures often require surgical intervention to realign and stabilise broken bones. Depending on the injury, we may use internal fixation methods such as plates, screws, or rods to facilitate proper healing and allow for quicker return to activity.

Preparing for Your Orthopaedic Surgery

At Elanic Medical, preparation for orthopaedic surgery in Glasgow begins with a thorough consultation, including a detailed medical evaluation, imaging studies as required, and comprehensive pre-operative instructions. Our surgeons will guide you through each step, ensuring you're informed, comfortable, and ready for your procedure.

Our Expert Surgeons Experience You Can Trust

Experience You Can Trust

Orthopaedic surgery involves repairing, reconstructing, or replacing joints, bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. At Elanic Medical, our highly qualified orthopaedic surgeons bring together over 100 years of combined experience across a wide range of subspecialties, including hand, shoulder, knee, hip, and sports medicine surgery.

Whether you’re undergoing a complex joint replacement, tendon reconstruction, or a minimally invasive arthroscopic procedure, your care will be delivered by a consultant surgeon who specialises in the precise area of treatment. Our surgeons are dedicated to clinical excellence and use the most advanced techniques and technology to ensure safe, efficient, and effective outcomes.

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Your Anaesthetic Options

Before undergoing orthopaedic surgery at Elanic Medical, your consultant will discuss the most appropriate anaesthetic approach based on the type of procedure, the area being treated—whether hand, shoulder, knee, hip, or sports-related—and your individual medical history. Our aim is to ensure your comfort, safety, and peace of mind throughout your surgical experience.

Most orthopaedic procedures are performed under general anaesthesia, which allows you to sleep comfortably throughout the surgery. However, local or regional anaesthesia may be recommended in certain cases, particularly for procedures involving the hand or limb. This allows you to remain awake while the specific area is numbed.

The main types of anaesthesia used for orthopaedic surgery in Glasgow include:

Local Anaesthesia: Administered via injection directly to the treated area—commonly used for hand and minor limb procedures. This numbs the region while you remain fully awake and able to communicate with your surgeon throughout the procedure.
General Anaesthesia: A full anaesthetic that puts you in controlled sleep during the operation. You will not be conscious or feel any pain during the procedure, and our expert anaesthetists will closely monitor you throughout.

Your surgeon and anaesthetist will take the time to explain your options clearly during your pre-operative consultation, answering any questions you may have and ensuring you feel informed and reassured before your surgery begins.

Recovery and Rehabilitation

Post-surgery recovery is supported by a structured rehabilitation programme tailored to your individual needs. Our dedicated team provides ongoing support, detailed aftercare instructions, and regular monitoring to facilitate your swift and successful recovery.

Why Choose Elanic Medical?

Elanic Medical has proudly established itself as Glasgow’s premier private hospital over the past decade, delivering outstanding orthopaedic care through:

Expert surgical team with over 100 years of combined experience
State-of-the-art facilities and advanced technology
Personalised patient care and a high nurse-to-patient ratio
Efficient and compassionate service tailored to each patient's individual needs

To learn more about how we can assist with your orthopaedic needs, contact our Glasgow office today to schedule your initial consultation.