Florida Elbow Institute

What to Expect

As a patient of Florida Elbow Institute at Rothman Florida, you can expect a comprehensive and coordinated approach to your elbow-related care. The process typically involves the following steps:

1. Initial Evaluation: Your journey begins with an initial evaluation by the Florida Elbow Institute team, which may include specialists from Sports Medicine, Shoulder/Elbow, and Hand/Elbow disciplines. During this evaluation, a thorough assessment of your elbow condition will be conducted, which may involve imaging studies and other diagnostic tests.
2. Multidisciplinary Consultation: Following the initial evaluation, the team of experts will collaborate to review your case and develop a customized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. This may involve discussions between the specialists to ensure a comprehensive and integrated approach.
3. Treatment Plan: Once a treatment plan has been developed, you will be presented with a clear and comprehensive outline of the recommended course of action. This may include options such as non-surgical interventions, minimally invasive procedures, or surgical interventions, all of which will be discussed with you in detail.
4. Coordinated Care: Throughout your care journey, the Florida Elbow Institute team will work together to ensure seamless coordination of all aspects of your treatment. This may involve ongoing communication between the specialists involved to monitor your progress and adjust your treatment plan as necessary.
5. Patient Education and Support: As a patient of Florida Elbow Institute , you will receive comprehensive education about your condition, treatment options, and post-treatment care. The team will provide you with the necessary resources and support to help you navigate your care journey with confidence.
6. Follow-up Care: Following your initial treatment, the Florida Elbow Institute team will continue to provide follow-up care to monitor your recovery and ensure the best possible outcomes. This may involve ongoing rehabilitation, therapy, and additional consultations as needed.

Overall, as a patient of Florida Elbow Institute , you can expect a patient-centered approach that places a strong emphasis on collaboration, communication, and personalized care to optimize your elbow-related health and well-being.

Conditions that Florida Elbow Institute Treats

• Elbow Arthritis (degenerative and rheumatoid arthritis)
• Olecranon Bursitis
• Elbow Dislocation
• Elbow Fracture
• UCL Tear
• Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)
• Biceps Tendon Rupture
• Triceps tendon rupture
• Tennis Elbow
• Gouty Elbow Arthritis
• Elbow Infections
• Tumors of the Elbow
• Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
• Radial Tunnel syndrome
• Elbow Plica
• Post-Traumatic Elbow Stiffness

Treatments that ROFLEEX Utilizes

• Elbow Arthroscopy
• Elbow Arthroplasty
• Radial Head Fracture Surgery
• Tommy John Surgery (UCL Repair/Reconstruction)
• Elbow Open Reduction Internal Fixation
• Elbow Fracture Fixation
• Biceps Tendon Repair
• Triceps Tendon Repair
• Elbow Plica Surgery
• Osteochondral Autograft Transfer Surgery (OATS) for OCD