Cubital tunnel release is a surgery for patients with cubital tunnel syndrome who have either persistent symptoms despite conservative treatment or severe disease that would not be appropriately treated without surgery.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
An olecranon fracture is a break in the bony "tip" of the elbow. Because the olecranon is positioned directly under the skin with little protection from muscles or other soft tissues, it can break easily if you experience a blow to the elbow or fall on an outstretched arm.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Elbow dislocation occurs when the joint surfaces in the elbow are separated — this occurs most often after a fall onto an outstretched hand. In come cases, your doctor may be able to gently move the bones back into their normal position, a procedure called a "reduction."| orthoinfo.aaos.org
If you have pain, weakness or numbness in your back, neck or hands, measuring the speed and degree of electrical activity in your muscles and nerves can help your doctor make a proper diagnosis. This process is called electrodiagnostic testing.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Osteoarthritis of the elbow can happen because of a previous injury such as elbow dislocation or fracture. Most commonly, however, it is the result of a normal wearing away of the joint cartilage from age and activity.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
A cortisone shot is a simple in-office procedure in which a steroid is injected into a joint in combination with an anesthetic. Cortisone shots help to reduce the pain associated with many joint conditions, such as arthritis and bursitis, as well as carpal tunnel syndrome and back pain.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. It occurs when one of the major nerves to the hand—the median nerve—is squeezed or compressed as it travels through the wrist.| orthoinfo.aaos.org