A Multidisciplinary Approach to Treat Elbow Injuries
Our patients benefit from
a multidisciplinary team that includes orthopaedic surgeons, physical
therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, nutritionists, psychologists, and
other health care providers. Our specialists collaborate to deliver an
effective treatment plan that’s personalized for each patient.
Our team has a depth of
experience in diagnosing and treating elbow injuries. We treat all types of
patients – professional athletes, varsity and collegiate athletes, and highly
competitive amateurs, and our orthopaedic surgeons are trusted by athletes throughout
the community.
Conditions Affecting the Elbow
We treat a variety of disorders
of and injuries to the elbow, such as:
- Arthritis
- Burners and
stingers
- Bursitis
- Dislocation
- Flexor
tendinitis
- Fractures
- Golfer's elbow
(medial epicondylitis)
- Instability
- Little
Leaguer's elbow (medial apophysitis)
- Nursemaid’s
elbow (radial head subluxation)
- Olecranon
stress fracture
- Sprains and
strains
- Tennis elbow
(lateral epicondylitis)
- Tendon tears
- Traumatic
injuries
- Ulnar
collateral ligament injury (UCL)
- Ulnar neuritis
- Ulnar nerve
entrapment (cubital tunnel syndrome)
- Valgus
extension overload (VEO)
Symptoms
Patients with an elbow
injury or disorder might experience symptoms such as:
- A bone that is
clearly misshapen or out of place
- Pain that
ranges from mild to severe
- Restricted
movement
- Swelling,
tenderness, and bruising
- Tingling and
numbness, which might radiate down the arm
Diagnosing Elbow Conditions
To diagnose an elbow injury
or disorder, our specialists will ask patients about their medical history and
physical activities, conduct a physical examination, and order imaging studies.
Imaging might include the
following:
Conservative Treatments
Our specialists can
successfully treat many elbow injuries and disorders without surgery. These
conservative therapies include:
Elbow Surgery
For patients who require elbow surgery, our highly trained surgeons use minimally invasive techniques
whenever possible.
From arthroscopic procedures and fracture
fixation to complex elbow repair and revision surgeries, we offer specialized
operations aimed at relieving elbow pain, restoring function, and achieving
optimal long-term outcomes.