Consistently effective elbow pain treatment
Elbow pain relief
Much more than a simple hinge, the elbow connects a complex network of muscles, ligaments and tendons. Our elbows are constantly in use, whether we’re carrying groceries or playing sports. This frequent stress and motion may lead to injuries and conditions physician-led elbow pain treatments can relieve.
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Orthopedic elbow care team at FOI
Operative and non-operative physicians
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Common elbow conditions
Elbow pain is commonly caused by overuse or sudden trauma, such as a fall, automobile accident, or an athletic injury. Florida Orthopedic Institute elbow specialists are experts at identifying and treating the many possible sources of elbow pain, including:
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries in Throwing Athletes
- Golfer’s Elbow
- Growth Plate Injuries of the Elbow
- Hyperextension Injury of the Elbow
- Little Leaguer’s Elbow (Medial Apophysitis)
- Olecranon Stress Fractures
- Radial Tunnel Syndrome (Entrapment of the Radial Nerve)
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
- Triceps Tendonitis
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injuries
- Valgus Extension Overload (VEO)
“Dr. Frankle is the best. He takes the time to listen to you and ask questions to ensure your understanding of him. Not only a top-notch surgeon, he is a wonderful human being.” Susan K. | Elbow
Elbow pain treatments
Our elbow specialists provide results-focused, personalized elbow pain treatment options, including the following:
Performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, an arthroscopic debridement of the elbow is an outpatient procedure that allows the surgeon to examine the cartilage, bones, ligaments and tendons of the elbow for damage or disorders. A small camera called an arthroscope is inserted into the elbow through a very small incision. The camera gives the surgeon a close-up view of the entire procedure on a monitor.
The olecranon bursa is located at the back of the elbow (the olecranon) between the skin and the bone. It is a small, thin fluid-filled sac that provides cushioning to the bones, tendons and ligaments of the joint. Fluid will accumulate inside of the bursa if it becomes irritated or inflamed, leading to the development of olecranon bursitis. Aspiration of the olecranon bursa relieves pain and swelling in the elbow caused by bursitis. This nonsurgical procedure removes the fluid from the bursa with a needle.