Overuse injury causing pain and tenderness on the outer side of the elbow from repetitive wrist and forearm movements.
Pain and inflammation on the inner side of the elbow caused by overuse of the forearm flexor muscles.
Compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow causing numbness, tingling, and weakness in the ring and little fingers.
Degenerative or post-traumatic arthritis of the elbow joint causing pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion.
Fractures of the radial head, olecranon, or distal humerus from falls or direct trauma, requiring expert management.
Displacement of the elbow joint bones, often from a fall on an outstretched hand, requiring prompt reduction and rehabilitation.
Complete or partial tearing of the distal biceps tendon at the elbow causing pain, weakness, and deformity.
Inflammation of the bursa sac at the tip of the elbow causing swelling, pain, and limited motion.
Surgical or percutaneous release of the damaged extensor tendon origin for refractory lateral epicondylitis.
Surgical relocation of the ulnar nerve to relieve cubital tunnel syndrome and prevent progressive nerve damage.
Minimally invasive treatment of loose bodies, scar tissue, arthritis, and other elbow conditions.
Replacement of the elbow joint with a prosthetic implant for severe arthritis or unreconstructable fractures.
Reattachment of the torn distal biceps tendon to restore elbow flexion strength and forearm rotation.
Open reduction and internal fixation of complex elbow fractures using plates, screws, or pins.
Replacement of a severely fractured or arthritic radial head with a prosthetic implant.
Platelet-rich plasma and other biologics to treat chronic tendinopathy and promote tissue healing.
Most cases of tennis elbow resolve with conservative treatment including rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medications, a counterforce brace, and physical therapy targeting eccentric forearm strengthening. PRP injections can be beneficial for chronic cases. Surgery is rarely needed but is highly effective when conservative measures fail after 6–12 months.
No—cubital tunnel syndrome involves compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow, causing symptoms in the ring and little fingers. Carpal tunnel syndrome involves compression of the median nerve at the wrist, affecting the thumb, index, and middle fingers. Both are nerve compression syndromes but at different anatomical locations.
Yes, mild to moderate elbow arthritis can often be managed with activity modification, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, and corticosteroid or PRP injections. Elbow replacement is reserved for severe arthritis that has not responded to conservative management and significantly impacts quality of life.
Most patients notice improvement in symptoms within weeks of ulnar nerve transposition. Nerve healing is gradual—numbness and tingling typically improve over 3–6 months. Full functional recovery, particularly of grip strength, may take 6–12 months. Early nerve damage cases generally have better outcomes than long-standing compression.
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