Elbow Surgery at Beaumont

Many of our orthopaedic surgeons treat conditions of the elbow and perform elbow surgery. Some of the elbow conditions treated by Beaumont orthopaedic surgeons include:

Bone and Joint Problems of the Elbow

• Fractures and dislocations
• Arthritis (including arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement)
• Joint contractures
• Heterotopic ossification ("extra bone")

Muscle, Tendon, and Ligament

• Tendon lacerations or ruptures (distal biceps tendon, triceps tendon)
• Ligament and cartilage injuries (including collateral ligaments and osteochondral defects)
• Tendon inflammation and epicondylitis (biceps tendonitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow)

Nerve

• Nerve laceration or palsy (via repair or tendon transfer)
• Nerve compression (cubital tunnel syndrome)

Skin and Soft Tissue Issues

• Ganglion cysts, other masses in the elbow
• Infections, burns, or contractures
• Skin grafts