Elbow

Our Approach to Elbow Care

Injuries and conditions that originate in the elbow can cause pain, weakness, and other symptoms throughout the upper extremity. These conditions can make it difficult to complete simple tasks like swinging a tennis racquet or golf club, turning a doorknob, or just shaking hands. Whether you’re a competitive throwing sport athlete or simply enjoy being active, choosing the right elbow care can help you remain pain free, with full range of motion and a high quality of life.

Excellence in Elbow Care

The board-certified elbow surgeons at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) are here to relieve your pain and help you get back to your best. As part of our renowned Hand, Wrist & Elbow Institute, our team of experts has the experience and knowledge to correctly diagnose and treat even the most complex and rare conditions. We see the most arm/upper extremity patients of any health care group in Illinois.

Because elbow pain is common among athletes in throwing sports and other activities with repetitive arm motions, MOR surgeons often work closely with our primary care sports medicine physicians, as well as with occupational and physical therapists.

If you're experiencing pain as a result of an acute or overuse injury, we'll find the right solutions to promote healing and build strength and resiliency in the tendons and muscles, so you can get back to the activities you love.

What We Do

Elbow Conditions We Treat

Avascular necrosis
Bursitis
De Quervain's renosynovitis
Elbow replacement
Fracture
Malunion
Muscle sprain
Osteoarthritis
Osteochondritis dissecans
Pinched nerve
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid arthritis
Tendon rupture
Tendinitis
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tear
Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tear
Ulnar nerve entrapment
Wounds

Elbow Treatments

Arthroscopy
Bone cement
Cartilage transplant
Closed reduction
Fasciotomy
Internal fixation
Joint fusion (arthrodesis)
Ligament surgery
Microsurgery
Nerve repair
Osteotomy
Platelet rich plasma (PRP)
Reconstructive surgery
Replantation (surgical reattachment)
Skin graft
Stem cell therapy
Steroid injection
Surgical debridement
Tendon repair
Tendon transfer
Tommy John surgery (ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction)
Trapeziectomy

Elbow Tests

CT scan
Electromyography (EMG)
MRI
Nerve conduction study
X-Ray

Leaders in Minimally Invasive Techniques

Opting for minimally invasive elbow surgery rather than traditional open techniques can have numerous benefits, including shorter hospitalizations, less postoperative pain, faster recovery, reduced blood loss, less soft tissue damage, less scarring, and improved function. The board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians at MOR have many years of experience with minimally invasive procedures, and we’re continually developing new techniques to deliver the best outcomes for our patients. In fact, MOR surgeons have designed and patented many innovative technologies.

One Team, from Physicians to Therapists

Following elbow treatment or surgery, rehab is a vital part is restoring full function and range of motion. MOR offers physical and occupational therapy services as part of an integrated care model, which ensures that your therapists have a direct line of communication to your doctor. By working together, we’ll help you achieve the best outcome.

Workers’ Compensation

We understand the importance of getting you back to work with full strength and function after an injury. Our team of elbow specialists, physician assistants, therapists, and administrative professionals work together to quickly schedule your evaluation, accurately diagnose your injury, and efficiently move you through your treatment plan.