Elbow Doctor in Central Louisiana
Mid State Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center’s surgeons are specialists in all areas of orthopaedics including the elbow. Our surgeons are fellowship-trained and board-certified, which means they have completed the highest form of training an orthopaedic or sports medicine physician can achieve.
The elbow is a complicated hinge joint made of the humerus, radius, and ulna. In addition to flexion and extension, the elbow also allows rotation of the forearm. Because of the complexity of the elbow, injuries can impair both the range of motion and the function of the elbow. Our physicians will promptly examine any elbow injury in order to preserve the function of the joint and provide a comprehensive evaluation to determine the cause of your elbow or arm symptoms. You can expect a thorough evaluation, including a complete history and upper extremity physical examination. If you have X-rays or other diagnostic images, you should bring them with you. If you do not, your doctor may recommend further imaging studies. Your evaluation will include:
Elbow Treatment
After the evaluation, your doctor will make treatment recommendations, which may include further testing. We will discuss all reasonable options. In our practice, we focus on creating an individualized treatment plan for each patient. Your specific needs and goals will determine how your condition is treated.
Our first line of treatment typically includes any combination of activity modification, rest, splinting, physical therapy and/or medication to control pain. However, some elbow conditions may benefit from surgical treatment.
Common Conditions
Treatments
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Tennis Elbow Release
- Olecranon Bursectomy
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
- Distal Biceps Tendon Repair
- Triceps Repair
- Elbow Arthroscopy
