Tennis Elbow: A Complete Overview
Tennis elbow—medically known as lateral epicondylitis—is a common condition characterized by pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow. Despite its name, tennis elbow affects not only tennis players, but other athletes, as well as people whose activities involve repetitive arm and wrist motions. What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow is caused by swelling, […]
Tendonitis Of The Biceps
Tendonitis of the biceps isn’t just about pain, although there is plenty of that: pain that interferes with your activities of daily living, pain that interferes with your sleep, chronic sharp pain with persistent inflammation that can lead to a long list of complications and long-term consequences from progressive shoulder/arm weakness to possible permanent loss […]
Radial Head Fracture
Radial head fractures have a misleading name — it’s a common elbow injury, not a head injury. The elbow isn’t something people think about all the time, but its function allows you to bend and straighten your arms and is also involved in the motion of turning the hand over so the palm faces up […]
Forearm Fracture
A fractured forearm can be painful, swollen, tender, and sometimes, even deformed. It can affect your ability to rotate your arm, as well as bend and straighten the wrist and elbow. Untreated forearm fractures can lead to several complications, both immediate and long-term. When a bone fracture is untreated, it can result in either a […]
Elbow Arthroplasty
When we think about performing tasks with the upper extremities, what usually comes to mind is our hands and wrists. But without the elbow, so much of what you do each day would be impossible. The elbows are vital to some of the daily tasks we perform including picking up objects, washing your hair, or […]
Sean Brugman, MD
- Fractures – hand, wrist & elbow
- Carpal tunnel & trigger finger
- Arthroscopy – shoulder
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff & labral repair
Elbow Dislocation
Elbow dislocation happens when any of the three bones in the elbow joint are knocked or pushed out of place. Dislocating the elbow often results in excruciating pain and can make it hard or even impossible to move the elbow. The longer the elbow remains out of the joint, the more damage can occur. This […]
Nursemaid’s Elbow
Many children squeal with delight when you swing them around or back and forth by the arms. But the fun can easily turn into Nursemaid’s elbow. Nursemaid’s elbow is a common injury among toddlers and preschoolers. It happens when a ligament slips out of place and gets caught between two bones in the elbow joint. […]
Bicep Tendon Tear
Weakness, muscle fatigue, pain, and deformity can all happen with bicep tendon tears. A bicep tendon tear can happen at the shoulder or the elbow, making diagnosis and treatment a more complex issue. This is why it is so important to seek immediate help from the skilled, experienced orthopedic specialists at OCC – Advanced Orthopedics […]
