Elbow Pain and Treatment

The elbow is essentially a hinge type joint that moves mainly in one direction permitting flexing and extending, also known as bending and straightening. It connects the upper arm, or humerus bone, with the radius and ulna bones of the forearm. In addition to the flexion and extension movements, it participates in forearm rotation where the forearm bones connect to the humerus.

The elbow assists in placing the wrist and hand in proper position for use in daily activities. Repetitive movements and other stresses common to sports and work activities can result in pain and injury to the elbow and disrupt normal use of the arm.

Elbow joints allow us to bend, flex, reach, and rotate our arms. However, repetitive overhead movements that are common to some sports and jobs frequently overstress the elbow joints, resulting in injury. When problems related to tendon tears, instability, fractures, arthritis, and other conditions impede movement, both surgical and non-surgical treatments are considered to ease pain and help restore movement.

Common conditions we treat