Home / Patient Info / Conditions and Procedures / Elbow Elbow Conditions Elbow Fractures Three bones, the humerus, radius and ulna, make up the elbow joint. Elbow fractures may occur from trauma, resulting from various reasons; some of them being a fall on an outstretched arm, a direct blow to the elbow, or an abnormal twist to the joint beyond its functional limit. For more information about Elbow Fractures, click on below tabs. Patient Info Launch Movie Tennis Elbow Tennis elbow is the common name used for the elbow condition called lateral epicondylitis. It is an overuse injury that causes inflammation of the tendons that attach to the bony prominence on the outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle). For more information about Tennis Elbow, click on below tabs. Patient Info Launch Movie Elbow Dislocation The elbow is a hinge joint made up of 3 bones – humerus, radius and ulna. The bones are held together by ligaments to provide stability to the joint. For more information about Elbow Dislocation, click on below tabs. Patient Info Golfer’s Elbow Golfer’s elbow, also called Medial Epicondylitis, is a painful condition occurring from repeated muscle contractions in the forearm that leads to inflammation and microtears in the tendons that attach to the medial epicondyle. For more information about Golfer’s Elbow, click on below tabs. Patient Info Launch Movie Elbow Injuries in the Throwing Athlete An athlete uses an overhand throw to achieve greater speed and distance. Repeated throwing in sports such as baseball and basketball can place a lot of stress on the joints of the arm, and lead to weakening and ultimately, injury to the structures in the elbow. For more information about Elbow Injuries in the Throwing Athlete, click on below tabs. Patient Info Procedures Elbow Joint Replacement Elbow Joint Replacement, also referred to as Total Elbow Arthroplasty is an operative procedure to treat the symptoms of arthritis that have not responded to non-surgical treatments. For more information about Elbow Joint Replacement, click on below tabs. Patient Info Launch Movie Elbow Arthroscopy Elbow arthroscopy, also referred to as keyhole or minimally invasive surgery, is performed through tiny incisions to evaluate and treat several elbow conditions. For more information about Elbow Arthroscopy, click on below tabs. Patient Info Launch Movie
