When can I call to make an appointment?
You can call our scheduling team Monday-Friday between 7am-5pm. If you call after hours, you can leave a message and the team will return your call as soon as possible. For emergencies, please dial 911.
Contact Our Scheduling Team
Contact the Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedic scheduling team as soon as possible and tell them you would like a same-day appointment. The scheduling team will review our providers’ schedules for availability and determine whether urgent access to our orthopedic providers is possible. Can I schedule my appointment online? Our website features an an appointment request form. This form allows your to [...]
How Can I Get a Same Day Appointment?
If you are experiencing severe pain, you or your physician can contact our scheduling team to request a same-day appointment. Note: Same-day appointments are subject to clinic team approval and requests must be made no later than 12:00 pm during regular business hours.
Same-Day Access to Orthopedic Providers
If you have experienced injury or pain that severely limits your ability to move, you may need access to quick orthopedic care. At Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics, we offer same-day appointments to ensure that patients have access to excellent orthopedic care in a timely manner. While Elite does not operate as a walk-in orthopedic clinic, our providers may be able to see you with just a quick phone call to [...]
What Is Recovery Like After UCL Tear Surgery?
UCL tear surgery is typically an outpatient procedure, which means you can usually return home on the same day. After surgery, your surgeon will secure your elbow in a brace, and you can begin physical therapy right away. By the end of the first month, you may be able to stop wearing the brace. The [...]
What Is UCL Tear Surgery?
The expert team at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics specializes in UCL tear surgery — also called Tommy John surgery — which involves reconstructing the UCL with a tendon from another part of your body or a donor. We typically perform this surgery when the ligament tear is severe enough that it causes instability of the elbow or limits the individual [...]
How Is a UCL Tear Treated?
Many people find sufficient pain relief from the conservative treatment of UCL tears. Non-surgical treatments include: Activity modification Immobilization Physical therapy Ice and heat Medication to reduce pain and inflammation PRP injections for partial or minor tears If non-surgical treatment doesn’t work, or if you’re a throwing athlete who wants to return to sports, surgery may be [...]
How Is a UCL Tear Diagnosed?
UCL injuries can be challenging to diagnose, which is why it’s essential to seek treatment from the expert team at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics. They thoroughly review your medical history and perform a physical exam that may include a valgus stress test, which evaluates the condition of your UCL. On-site imaging tests at Elite Sports Medicine [...]
UCL Tear vs. Elbow Tendonitis
UCL tears and tendonitis of the elbow can both have similar symptoms, which is why it is important to seek the help of an orthopedic surgeon to determine your diagnosis and treatment plan. UCL tears and elbow tendonitis are both often caused by overuse, and both conditions may present symptoms like elbow pain and stiffness. [...]
What Are the Symptoms of a UCL Tear?
You may have a UCL tear if you experience the following signs and symptoms: Elbow pain and stiffness on the inside (medial side) of the elbow Swelling and bruising Loss of function in the arm and elbow Numbness or tingling in your ring finger or pinky Weakness or clumsiness of your hand Difficulty throwing or [...]
