Patients rely on OrthoInfo to help them better understand orthopaedic health issues like arthritis, broken bones, and sports injuries, plus orthopaedic treatments like joint replacement and arthroscopy.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
In total elbow replacement surgery, the damaged parts of the humerus and ulna are replaced with artificial components.There are different types of elbow replacements, and components come in different sizes.| 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
Patients rely on OrthoInfo to help them better understand orthopaedic health issues like arthritis, broken bones, and sports injuries, plus orthopaedic treatments like joint replacement and arthroscopy.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
During elbow arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts a small camera, called an arthroscope, into your elbow joint. The camera displays pictures on a video monitor, and your surgeon uses these images to guide miniature surgical instruments.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Cubital tunnel syndrome can cause an aching pain on the inside of your elbow. Most symptoms, however, occur in the hand. Numbness and tingling in the ring and little fingers are common symptoms of ulnar nerve entrapment. These symptoms may come and go.| 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
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a condition in which the forearm muscles become damaged from overuse. The condition is common in athletes and in people with jobs that require vigorous use of the forearm muscles, such as painters.| orthoinfo.aaos.org