Elbow
Your elbow is a complex mechanism comprised of bones, tendons, ligaments and cartilage. It is essential for nearly every daily activity.
Treating injuries to this area of the body requires highly trained specialists. The orthopedic surgeons at SOC have the skills and expertise to repair a wide range of elbow trauma and injuries, including:
- Tennis elbow and Golfer’s elbow
- Biceps or triceps tendon tear
- Radial and ulnar nerve compression
- Elbow trauma – dislocation and fracture
- Elbow arthritis
- Contracture release
Elbow Surgeries and Treatments
The surgeons at SOC are board-certified and fellowship-trained in the following elbow surgeries and treatments. Some elbow surgeries include:
Tommy John Surgery
Otherwise known as UCL reconstruction, this surgery replaces a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) inside the elbow with a tendon taken from another part of the body, such as the forearm, hamstring or big toe. UCL tears can occur from repetitive stress on the ligament and cause pain and looseness in the elbow. The surgery restores stability and range of motion to the elbow allowing patient to resume their previous levels of athletic activity.
Elbow Arthoscopy
A minimally invasive technique, elbow arthroscopy involves creating tiny incisions through which a small camera can visualize the area to diagnose and treat a number of conditions, including arthritis, tennis elbow, stiffness, elbow fractures and loose bodies in the joint.
Elbow Replacement
A partial or total elbow replacement may provide relief from inflammation, pain and instability caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis or severe fractures. During elbow replacement, a surgeon replaces the elbow with an artificial joint made from two implants that attach to the bones in the arm. A metal and plastic hinge joins the implants together.
