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Anneluuk Lindenhovius
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Dr. A.L.C. Lindenhovius is an accomplished orthopedic surgeon at Diakonessenhuis in the Netherlands, specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery.12 She completed her medical studies at the University of Leiden and subsequently spent three years conducting doctoral research at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston.1
Education and Specialization
Dr. Lindenhovius focused her research on complex elbow problems and earned her doctorate in 2009 with a thesis on posttraumatic elbow joint stiffness.1 Upon returning to the Netherlands, she completed her training as an orthopedic surgeon with a specialization in shoulder and elbow at various institutions, including the Academic Medical Center, Slotervaart Hospital, Tergooi Hospital, and Amphia Hospital.1
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Lindenhovius's areas of focus include:
- Shoulder prosthesiology
- Elbow surgery
- Treatment of shoulder bursitis and tendinitis
- Shoulder tendon ruptures (open or arthroscopic techniques)
- Shoulder instability
- Shoulder arthritis
- Tennis and golfer's elbow
- Elbow instability, locking complaints, and stiffness
- Elbow arthritis
- Biceps tendon ruptures
- Nerve entrapment around the elbow1
Professional Memberships
She is a member of several professional organizations, including:
- Dutch Orthopedic Association
- Dutch Association for Orthopedic Traumatology
- Shoulder and Elbow Working Group
- Hand and Wrist Working Group
- European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow (SECEC-ESSSE)1
Additional Information
Dr. Lindenhovius is registered with the BIG-number 49912230801.1 She regularly participates in professional activities, such as conducting live surgeries for physiotherapists.4 Her research contributions are significant, with over 2,000 citations to her work.3
