The elbow is one of the weakest joints in your body and is commonly affected
by sports and physical activity. If you’re experiencing elbow joint
pain, you may need an orthopedic specialist to evaluate what may be causing
your pain.
The board-certified specialists at ValleyOrtho can evaluate, diagnose and
recommend non-surgical or surgical treatment options for your elbow and
upper extremity condition. Many elbow conditions can be managed without
surgery with things such as; physical therapy or home exercises, injections,
bracing, or medications.
If your elbow condition does require surgery, your doctor will use state-of-the-art
technology and techniques to perform expert surgery. At Valley View, elbow
surgery is always paired with physical or occupational therapy and strengthening
exercises to help you recover and return to normal activity.
The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is a thick triangular band in the elbow
that connects the humerus to the ulna. This ligament is crucial for elbow
stability and is the most commonly injured ligament in throwers. Injuries
to the UCL can range from inflammation to complete tears. If the ligament
is torn, a surgery known as Tommy John Surgery, can be done to replace
the damaged ligament with a new one either taken from elsewhere in the
body, or from a donor. This treatment helps athletes return to throwing sports.
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition that occurs when the ulnar nerve
is pinched around the elbow, causing numbness, tingling, and pain from
your elbow to your fingers. Often times this can be relieved with conservative
treatments such as; activity modifications, bracing, medications, or therapy.
However, if these treatments are not successful, you may require surgery
to release the pressure on the nerve.
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