Conditions
Elbow
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Occurs when the ulnar nerve in the arm becomes compressed or irritated
Distal Biceps Tear
The biceps tendon at the elbow will not grow back to the bone and heal. Other arm muscles do bend
Elbow Fractures
May result from falling onto an outstretched arm, a direct impact to the elbow, or a twisting injury
Humerus Fractures
The distal humerus is the end of the upper arm bone (the humerus) that forms the upper part of the elbow
Olecranon Bursitis
Bursae are thin, slippery sacs located throughout the body that act as cushions between bones
Tennis Elbow
Painful condition involving the tendons that attach to the bone on the outside (lateral) part of the elbow
Hand
Dupuytrens Disease
Dupuytren’s disease is an abnormal thickening of the tissue just beneath the skin.
Ganglion Cysts
Very common lumps within the hand and wrist that occur adjacent to joints or tendons
Hand Arthritis
The cartilage layer wears out, resulting in direct contact between the bones.
Hand Fracture
Occurs when enough force is applied to a bone to break it. When this happens, there swelling
Mallet Finger
Deformity of the finger caused when the tendon that straightens your finger is damaged
Steroid Injection
Thickening of the fibrous tissue layer underneath the skin of the palm and fingers
Thumb Arthritis
The cartilage layer wears out, resulting in direct contact between the bones.
Trigger Finger
Occurs when the pulley at the base of the finger becomes too thick and constricting around the tendon.
Shoulder
Biceps Tendon
Tear in the biceps tendon at the shoulder, may lose some strength in arm and be unable to move
Clavicle Fracture
A broken collarbone, which is also known as a clavicle fracture. Very common in all ages
Frozen Shoulder
Also known as adhesive capsulitis, causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder
Reverse Shoulder Replacement
A conventional shoulder replacement device mimics the normal anatomy of the shoulder
Rotator Cuff Pathology
The group of four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, providing strength and stability
Rotator Cuff Tear Surgery
A partial tear, which may need only a trimming or smoothing procedure called a debridement
Shoulder Arthroscopy
A procedure that orthopedic surgeons use to inspect, diagnose and repair problems inside a joint
Shoulder Fracture
Disruption of the shoulder parts that can create difficulty with the function of the shoulder
Shoulder Impingement
Commonly causes local swelling and tenderness in the front of the shoulder
Shoulder Replacement
The surfaces of the bones where they touch are covered with articular cartilage for protection
Wrist
De Quervain’s Disease
Painful tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. Tendons are the ropes that the muscle uses to pull the bone
De quervain’s Tendinosis
Occurs when the tendons around the base of the thumb are irritated or constricted
Scaphoid Fracture
Usually causes pain and swelling at the base of the thumb. Maybe severe when you move thumb
Scaphoid Nonunion
Pain along the thumb side of the wrist. May also have diminished wrist mobility
Wrist Arthritis
A progressive condition that destroys the smooth cartilage covering the ends of bones
Wrist Fracture
Create a break of about 1 inch from the end of the bone. Break can occur in many various ways