Elbow Pain

If you are experiencing elbow pain, our orthopedic surgeons may recommend physical therapy to relieve your pain, prepare you for surgery, or help you heal after surgery.  Physical therapy can help to improve strength in your elbow, increase range-of-motion, relieve your symptoms, and prevent future symptoms.  At Elite Sports Medicine, we offer in-house physical therapy. [...]

Surgery will vary by condition and its severity. Examples of the types of surgery you might need for elbow pain include:  UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) repair     Elite's Nashville elbow specialists team might be able to make a direct repair of an acute UCL tear where the ligament has come away from the bone. Tommy John [...]

If you are currently experiencing elbow pain, resting and reducing arm motions, especially repetitive movements, will help you heal more quickly. Icing the area for around 20 minutes a couple of times a day can also help reduce swelling and alleviate pain. To prevent future elbow pain:  Stretch before and after you exercise or play [...]

When you visit Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics, our elbow pain specialists will perform a thorough physical exam, determining your range of motion and feeling for any swelling or lumps. During your appointment, we'll also go over your symptoms and review your medical history.  Our elbow pain specialists use state-of-the-art medical imaging to get a [...]

Diagnosing the cause of your elbow pain is important to ensure you receive the right treatment. Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics has state-of-the-art onsite diagnostic testing facilities to aid in assessing your elbow pain.  A serious injury like a fracture might require urgent surgery to repair the broken bones, followed by immobilization. For non-emergency causes [...]

Orthopedic physicians can treat elbow conditions. Orthopedists who subspecialize in upper extremity or sports medicine may be your best option when searching for an elbow doctor. These elbow pain specialists have specialized knowledge and training in the musculoskeletal system, which includes the elbow, as well as the many different conditions that could affect it.  Here [...]

Sometimes, elbow pain will go away on its own with rest and home remedies like ice therapy. However, there are some situations, such as if the pain is interfering with your daily life or is getting worse, where you'll want to schedule a visit with an elbow pain specialist near you.  Additional signs you should [...]

There are several common elbow conditions both athletes and non-athletes can experience, such as: UCL tears  Tennis elbow  Golfer's elbow  Carpal tunnel syndrome  Ganglion cysts  Tendonitis  Bursitis  Fractures and dislocations 

Elbow pain is likely to result from either an injury or a deterioration in the joint’s tissues. Another frequent cause of elbow pain and weakness is cubital tunnel syndrome, which occurs when the ulnar nerve in your elbow comes under pressure.  Osteoarthritis is the primary cause of arthritic elbow pain. It sets in after years [...]