Growth Plate Fractures
As your child’s bones grow and develop, what are called their growth plates are prone to injury. Growth plate fractures are cracks in a child’s growth plate—the special section of the cartilage at the ends of their long bones. These fractures may vary from mild to serious, but it is important to find out as […]
Distal Humerus Fracture of The Elbow
Think about sitting at the computer and not being able to type or extend or flex your arm to reach for objects. A distal humerus fracture of the elbow can make it impossible and affect other functions in your everyday life. Distal humerus fractures of the elbow are typically associated with a trauma that causes […]
A. Todd Alijani, MD
- Fractures – hand, wrist, elbow & clavicle
- Carpal tunnel & trigger finger
- Arthroscopy – wrist
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff & labral repair
Arm & Elbow Specialists
Stephen Thon, MD
Cary Motz, MD
Cary R. Motz, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons…
Davis K. Hurley, MD
Dr. Davis Hurley was born and raised in the Southwest before calling Colorado his home…
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Many people have probably never heard of cubital tunnel syndrome, but if they had it, they would most certainly know. It causes almost “electric” pain that feels a lot like the pain when you hit the “funny bone” in your elbow. The “funny bone” in the elbow is actually the ulnar nerve, a nerve that […]
UCL Reconstruction (aka Tommy John Surgery): Effective Treatment for Overuse Elbow Injuries
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, more commonly known as Tommy John surgery, is the treatment for an overuse injury that strains the ligament on the inside of the elbow and leads to an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tear. Summer sports are in full swing! As athletes take to the court, trail or field, the surge of […]
