Elbow CARE
The elbow is a hinge joint that connects the humerus bone of the upper arm to the radius and ulna bones of the lower arm through a complicated system of muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Elbow injuries come in many forms and can unfavorably affect people of all ages and lifestyles. To read more about elbow contions, click here.
At OrthoNorcal Orthopedic Specialists, our specialty-trained and experienced elbow surgeons are recognized as leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of elbow injuries and conditions. Frequent surgical procedures our elbow surgeons perform include cubital tunnel release (for cubital tunnel syndrome), elbow replacement, total elbow arthroplasty, medial epicondyletcomy (golfer’s elbow), lateral epicondylitis debridement (tennis elbow), elbow ligament reconstruction, ulnar nerve transposition, and osteochondritis dissecans.
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Olecranon Bursitis
Olecranon bursitis is the inflammation of a small sac of fluid located on the tip of the elbow. This inflammation can cause many problems in the elbow. The olecranon bursa is located between the tip, or point, of the elbow (called the olecranon) and the...
Symptoms of Elbow Bursitis
Pain is the main problem with degenerative arthritis. Initially, it is related to activity. Once activity begins pain is minor, but after resting for several minutes the pain and stiffness increase. When the condition worsens, pain may be present even at...
Interposition Arthroplasty of the Elbow
Elbow arthritis may be surgically treated with a procedure called interposition arthroplasty. With interposition surgery, the surgeon places new soft tissue between the damaged surfaces of the elbow joint. The soft tissue forms a false joint. ...