Dr. Elena Rossi is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) specializing in Orthopedic Surgery. With 16 years of experience in both public hospitals and private sports clinics in Montreal, she focuses on arthroscopic procedures for the knee and shoulder. She is a strong advocate for 'pre-hab' and integrated physiotherapy to optimize surgical outcomes.
Dr. Elena Rossi completed her medical training and orthopedic residency at McGill University, followed by a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy in Lyon, France. Her practice in Montreal is divided between performing complex surgeries—such as ACL reconstructions and rotator cuff repairs—and managing non-surgical sports injuries. Unlike many surgeons who focus solely on the operating room, Dr. Rossi places immense emphasis on the continuum of care, specifically the timing of return-to-play for athletes and return-to-work for active adults. She collaborates closely with physiotherapists to design recovery protocols that prevent the common 'boom and bust' cycle of re-injury. Dr. Rossi provides critical insights into the choice between public surgery waitlists and private surgical options, helping patients weigh the financial costs against the urgency of their condition. She is also an expert in managing chronic joint pain through modern injections like PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) and hyaluronic acid, offering alternatives for those not yet ready for total joint replacement.