Elbow Pain? See a Specialist Near Fairfax, VA
The elbow is an important and hardworking joint that is often overlooked—until it starts to hurt! Elbow pain can have a variety of causes. For instance, tennis players and golfers are particularly prone to elbow tendon injuries. But elbow pain is not exclusive to athletes—anyone who performs activities that involve repetitive elbow movements—including painters, mechanics, carpenters, plumbers, gardeners, butchers, cooks and office workers—is at risk.
Whether it’s your firm handshake at the end of a job interview or your final drive on the 18th hole, your elbow helps you make it happen. An intricate series of bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments must seamlessly work together to allow you to perform the necessary movements. If elbow pain is interfering with activities you need or want to perform, you can see an elbow specialist at Nirschl Orthopaedic Center (NOC) near Fairfax, Virginia. Our experienced team can pinpoint the cause of your elbow pain, then help you overcome it.
Do You Really Need to See an Elbow Specialist?
With sufficient time and rest, many elbow injuries heal on their own. However, you may want to consult with an elbow specialist at NOC if you experience:
- Aching pain in your elbow that worsens when you raise or extend your arm
- A pinching sensation when you bend or straighten your elbow
- Pain that radiates from your shoulder through your elbow, wrist and hand
- Throbbing elbow pain that disrupts your sleep
- Swelling, bruising, redness or warmth around your elbow
- Weakness in your wrist or hand
Elbow Conditions We Treat
The elbow specialists at NOC treat a full spectrum of elbow conditions, including:
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
- Cubital tunnel syndrome (ulnar nerve entrapment)
- Elbow bursitis
- Elbow osteoarthritis
- Distal biceps tendon tears
- Triceps tendon tears
- Medial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries
- Osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow
- Broken elbows (olecranon and radial head fractures)
- Hyperextension injuries of the elbow
Our Conservative Treatment Philosophy
At NOC, we offer the latest treatment options—both non-surgical and surgical—for elbow conditions. Our goal is to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome using the least invasive approach. Toward that end, we work closely with each patient, fully explain all appropriate options and recommend a treatment plan to meet the patient’s unique needs and goals. Our patients who elect surgery can feel confident in entrusting their care to our board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons who are experienced in performing traditional and cutting-edge elbow surgery techniques, including arthroscopy and UCL reconstruction (“Tommy John” surgery).
If you would like to explore your treatment options for elbow pain, contact Nirschl Orthopaedic Center to request an appointment with an elbow specialist at our comprehensive sports medicine center near Fairfax, VA.