Shoulder, Elbow & Hand Care

Over 30 years’ experience.

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Dr. M.J. Laric Orthopaedics is a specialised orthopaedic practice dedicated to providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care with a focus on advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments. Led by Dr. M.J. Laric, the practice combines cutting-edge medical expertise with personalised patient care to address a wide range of orthopaedic conditions, helping patients return to their active lifestyles with confidence and mobility.

What We Offer

Shoulder instability occurs when the shoulder joint dislocates or subluxates repeatedly, often resulting from sports injuries, trauma, or anatomical variations. This condition can significantly impact daily activities and athletic performance due to pain, apprehension, and recurrent episodes. Dr. Laric offers comprehensive treatment for selected cases of shoulder instability, including arthroscopic stabilisation procedures such as Bankart repairs and capsular shifts. These minimally invasive techniques restore the normal anatomy of the shoulder joint by repairing torn ligaments and tightening stretched joint capsules. For complex cases involving significant bone loss, open procedures may be necessary. The treatment approach is individualised based on the patient's age, activity level, and specific anatomical findings to provide long-lasting stability and confidence in shoulder function.

  • Acute traumatic conditions, including fractures and distal biceps tendon tears
  • Chronic inflammatory conditions such as gouty tophi or olecranon bursitis
  • Tendinopathies such as tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
  • Nerve entrapment conditions including ulnar nerve entrapment (cubital tunnel syndrome) and posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) syndrome
  • Degenerative conditions that may benefit from arthroscopic surgery, such as osteoarthritis or osteochondritis dissecans

If required later on in the treatment process, tendon transfer procedures may be needed.

Arthritis and deformities of the hand and wrist can severely impact quality of life by limiting the ability to perform basic tasks like gripping, writing, or buttoning clothes. Dr. Laric treats various conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and selected inflammatory conditions such as gout, trigger finger, de Quervain's tenosynovitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, hand tumours, and Dupuytren's contracture. Treatment options range from conservative management with splinting and injections to surgical interventions such as joint replacement, joint fusion, tendon releases, and deformity corrections. For arthritis, procedures may include removal of arthritic bone spurs, joint replacement with modern implants, or fusion of severely damaged joints. The goal is to reduce pain, improve function, and help patients maintain independence in daily activities while preserving as much natural hand function as possible.