Have you or someone you know been experiencing pain on the inner part of the forearm near the elbow? If so, this could be a symptom of a condition known as “golfer’s elbow”—but you do not need to be a golfer to get it. Golfer’s elbow is a common issue anyone can develop, including athletes […]
Elbow Pain
Orthopedic Doctor’s Advice on Preventing Elbow Injuries
Elbow injuries are a common occurrence, particularly in young athletes. While you can manage some of them with rest and ice, others may require more aggressive treatment, such as physical therapy or surgery. Regardless of your condition’s severity, injury can limit your mobility and prevent you from completing tasks – at least temporarily. If you […]
Winter Sports and the Health of Your Bones and Joints
There’s no shortage of exciting sports and recreational activities to do during the winter season, from snowboarding to ice skating. You’ve probably already marked your calendar with your vacation schedule and prepared your gear in anticipation. However, the very thing that makes winter sports so thrilling is also what increases the risks. For example, when […]
Elbow Fractures
The elbow is a hinge joint with rotational abilities that allow a person to turn or twist the forearm. You can break your elbow around either the upper arm bone (humerus), the forearm (radius or ulna bones), or directly on the olecranon – which is the pointed bone at the tip of the elbow. The […]
Tennis Elbow Treatment
Even if you have never played a single game of tennis in your life, you may still be susceptible to developing tennis elbow – which is pain and inflammation in the outer side of the elbow. You may develop this condition if you tend to perform repetitive overhand motions or even if you frequently engage […]
