Elbow

Pain

The elbow joint allows your arms to bend and your hands to turn. However, its comparatively small size makes it prone to a variety of overuse injuries and fractures. The orthopaedic elbow specialists at Capital Orthopaedics provide a range of nonsurgical and surgical procedures to treat the various causes of elbow pain.

Our Specialists

Gregory Yanish, MD
Todd Peterson, DO
Ross Doehrmann, DO

Common Sources of Pain

The elbow is a complex joint composed of bones, ligaments and tendons that provide a unique range of motion. It is most susceptible to overuse injuries, as seen in athletes.

  • Bursitis
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Golfer's Elbow
  • Repetitive Motion Disorders
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Elbow Fractures

Conditions & Diseases

  • Biceps Tendon Tear/Strain
  • Bursitis of the Elbow
  • Chronic Elbow Instability
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Elbow Arthritis
  • Elbow Dislocation
  • Elbow Fractures (Distal Humerus, Radial or Ulnar Head)
  • Elbow Spurs
  • Golfer’s Elbow - Medial Epicondylitis
  • Olecranon Fracture
  • Tendonitis
  • Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Throwing Injuries
  • Triceps Tendon Rupture
  • Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Tear

Treatments & Procedures

  • Biceps Tendon Rupture Surgery
  • Bursitis Impingement Surgery
  • Closed Reduction (Elbow)
  • Elbow Arthritis Surgery
  • Elbow Fracture Surgery
  • Golfer's Elbow - Medial Epicondylitis Surgery
  • Non-Operative Elbow Bursitis Treatment
  • Non-Operative Golfer’s Elbow Treatment
  • Non-Operative Tennis Elbow Treatment
  • Non-Operative Treatment for Elbow Fractures
  • Olecranon Fracture Surgery
  • Orthobiologics
  • Radial Head Fracture Surgery
  • Tenex FAST Procedure
  • Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis Surgery
  • Triceps Tendon Repair

Treatment & Procedures

  • Autograft (UCL Tear)
  • Biceps Tendon Rupture Surgery
  • Bursitis Impingement Surgery
  • Closed Reduction (Elbow)
  • Elbow Bursitis Treatment
  • Elbow Fracture Surgery
  • Elbow Spur Treatment
  • Non Operative Elbow Fracture Treatment
  • Olecranon Fracture Surgery
  • Orthobiologics
  • Radial Head Fracture Surgery
  • Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis Surgery
  • Triceps Tendon Repair

Non-Surgical Procedures

Prevention

While not all sources of elbow pain can be avoided, there are things you can do to help prevent chronic pain from overuse. These include:

  • Stretch Before and After Exercise
  • Strengthen Forearm Muscles
  • Learn Proper Sport Techniques
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If you are suffering from joint or tissue pain, call the offices of Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine today or use the convenient online tool to request an appointment.