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Diseases & Conditions
articleTennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a condition in which the forearm muscles become damaged from overuse. The condition is common in athletes and in people with jobs that require vigorous use of the forearm muscles, such as painters.
Recovery
handoutTherapeutic Exercise Program for Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow / Golfer’s Elbow)
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) are painful conditions caused by overuse of the muscles and tendons in your forearm. Specific exercises will help with the healing process and improve resistance to repetitive stress.
Treatment
articleElbow Arthroscopy
During elbow arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts a small camera, called an arthroscope, into your elbow joint. The camera displays pictures on a video monitor, and your surgeon uses these images to guide miniature surgical instruments.
Staying Healthy
resourceTennis Injury Prevention
To prevent injury, always warm up and stretch before playing. When serving or hitting overhead, do not arch your back unnecessarily. Instead, bend your knees and raise your heels, so your upper body weight is evenly balanced.
Diseases & Conditions
articleThrowing Injuries in the Elbow in Children
With the start of the baseball season each spring, doctors frequently see an increase in elbow problems in young baseball players. A common elbow problem in these children is medial apophysitis, commonly referred to by doctors as "Little Leaguer's elbow."
Staying Healthy
resourceGolf Injury Prevention
Many people consider golf to be a low-level physical activity without much risk for injury. Many injuries can be caused by playing golf, however, including injuries to the ankle, elbow, spine, knee, hip, and wrist.
Treatment
articleWhat Is a Hand Surgeon?
A hand surgeon deals with problems of the hand, wrist, and forearm. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems. Hand surgeons treat patients both with and without surgery.
Diseases & Conditions
articleElbow Dislocation
Elbow dislocation occurs when the joint surfaces in the elbow are separated — this occurs most often after a fall onto an outstretched hand. In come cases, your doctor may be able to gently move the bones back into their normal position, a procedure called a "reduction."
Diseases & Conditions
articleDistal Humerus Fractures of the Elbow
A distal humerus fracture is a break in the lower end of the upper arm bone (humerus), one of the three bones that come together to form the elbow joint. A fracture in this area can be very painful and make elbow motion difficult or impossible.
Treatment
articleTotal Elbow Replacement
In total elbow replacement surgery, the damaged parts of the humerus and ulna are replaced with artificial components.There are different types of elbow replacements, and components come in different sizes.