Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a condition characterized by pain and tenderness on the outer part of the elbow, specifically at the lateral epicondyle. It results from damage to the forearm muscles and tendons due to repetitive overuse, especially of the extensor muscles. This overuse causes inflammation and microtears at the tendinous insertion point on the lateral epicondyle. While commonly associated with tennis players, the condition is also prevalent among carpenters, laborers, and others who frequently use tools that involve forceful forearm motions, such as swinging a hammer. If not properly managed with adequate rest, the condition may become chronic and, in severe cases, may require surgical intervention.
Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is a similar overuse injury, but it affects the medial epicondyle on the inner side of the elbow. It causes pain and inflammation in the tendons that attach the forearm muscles to the elbow, often radiating down the forearm. Unlike chronic tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow typically responds well to conservative treatments such as rest, ice, and physical therapy.
Book NowUlnar Nerve Compression, also known as cubital tunnel syndrome, occurs when increased pressure is placed on the ulnar nerve, typically at the elbow. This often results in numbness or tingling in the ring and little fingers. Ulnar nerve release surgery is performed to relieve this pressure and restore normal nerve function.
Tommy John Surgery is a procedure used to reconstruct a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in the elbow. A healthy tendon, usually taken from the patient’s arm or leg, is used to replace the damaged ligament. The new tendon is threaded through tunnels drilled in the bone above and below the elbow to recreate the function of the original ligament.
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to examine and treat joint conditions. A small instrument called an arthroscope—a type of endoscope—is inserted through a tiny incision to visualize, diagnose, and sometimes treat joint damage without the need for open surgery.
An elbow dislocation occurs when the bones of the forearm—the radius and ulna—are forced out of alignment with the upper arm bone, the humerus. This results in the elbow joint becoming dislocated, leading to pain, swelling, and loss of function.