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Overuse & tendinopathy

Tennis Elbow

Painful degeneration of the tendons at the outer elbow, the classic "tennis elbow."

Golfer's Elbow

Painful tendinopathy at the inner elbow, less common than tennis elbow.

Olecranon Bursitis

Swollen sac over the point of the elbow, from leaning, trauma, or infection.

Nerve

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow, with numbness in the ring and small fingers.

Radial Tunnel Syndrome

Compression of a forearm nerve near the outer elbow, often confused with tennis elbow.

Tendon & ligament

UCL Injury

Inner-elbow ligament injury from repeated inward-bending stress, classic in baseball pitchers.

Distal Biceps Rupture

Complete tear of the biceps tendon at the elbow, with notable weakness turning the forearm.

Distal Triceps Rupture

Tear of the triceps tendon at the back of the elbow.

Instability

Fractures

Elbow fracture

Breaks around the elbow, from a fall or a direct blow.

Terrible Triad

Elbow dislocation with fractures of the coronoid and radial head, a highly unstable combination.

Non-operative care

Most elbow problems are managed without surgery using activity changes, bracing, physical therapy, and injections when appropriate. See all non-operative care →

Surgical options

Tennis elbow release, distal biceps and triceps repair, cubital tunnel release, and fracture fixation. See all procedures →

Elbow Conditions We Treat