The elbow is one of the most critical and repetitively active joints in the human body. The elbow provides the hinge to move the hands to and from the face. The specialists at Idaho Shoulder to Hand treat the full range of elbow injuries and conditions to help patients maximize function, minimize pain, and achieve their best results.
Tendonitis, fractures, dislocations, infection, and arthritis are among the most common elbow injuries and ailments we treat. However, more complex traumas from sports injuries, work accidents and complications from medical conditions such as osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis are also routinely seen at Idaho Shoulder to Hand. Our experienced providers have the expertise necessary for accurate diagnosis of elbow injuries, conditions, and degenerative disease complications.
Elbow Care
Injuries we also provide expert services care for
- Avascular Necrosis
- Bursitis of the Elbow
- Biceps Tendon Tears/Ruptures
- Contusions
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Deformity
- Dislocations
- Elbow Instability
- Fractures of the Arm, Elbow, and Forearm
- Ligament Sprains / Strains / Tears
- Loose Bodies
- Collateral Ligament Sprains / Strains / Tears
- Osteoarthritis
- Radial Tunnel Syndrome
- Radial Nerve Dysfunction
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Tendinitis
- Tendon Injuries
- Thrower’s Elbow
- Triceps Tendon Inflammation / Rupture
- Collateral Ligament Sprains / Strains / Tears
Causes of Elbow Injuries
Many things can cause elbow pain and reduce mobility. Among the most common is tendinitis which is an inflammation or injury to the tendons that anchor to bones at the elbow. Generally, tendinitis is a sports related injury often experienced by golfers and tennis players.
Repetitive strenuous activities that involve the elbow can also result in tendinitis. Other causes of elbow injury include strains, dislocations, sprains. Arthritis and bursitis are often associated with more chronic elbow pain and loss of motion.
