Elbow and shoulder pain can have multiple causes. Injury, wear and tear, and other health conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis can cause various symptoms of pain, stiffness, aches, and more in elbows and shoulders. Due to their heavy use in every day life, shoulder pain is very common. Repetitive actions, sports, work, and hobbies can create discomfort in the upper body, but WellSpan Orthopedics experts are available to help.
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If you're experiencing the following:
• Redness
• Swelling
• Difficulty gripping
• Bruising
• Weakness in arm
• Crackling or popping sounds when moving
You may have one of these conditions:
• Golfer's elbow
• Cubital tunnel syndrome
• Elbow bursitis
• Tendinitis
• Shoulder dislocation
• Arthritis
Common Treatments
• Injections such as steroid and platelet-rich plasma
• NSAIDS pain relievers
• Relative rest
• Bracing or splinting
• Activity modification
• Surgery
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Common Surgeries
Elbow
Used to treat joint issues, this procedure involves using a small camera inserted in the elbow joint to guide a surgeon's use of miniature surgical instruments. Due to the ability to make smaller incisions, this procedure is considered less painful for patients, results in less joint stiffness, and has a shorter recovery time.
Your surgeon will repair the torn tendon in your bicep (the muscle located in the front of your upper arm) to return arm strength to normal or near-normal levels. For the best results, this surgery is best performed within the first three weeks of injury.
This surgery is performed to relieve pressure on one of the three main nerves (ulnar) in the arm. The nerve is moved to a better position where it will not be irritated or compressed.
Shoulder
Used to treat joint issues, this procedure involves using a small camera inserted in the shoulder joint to guide a surgeon's use of miniature surgical instruments. Due to the ability to make smaller incisions, this procedure is considered less painful for patients, results in less joint stiffness, and has a shorter recovery time.
Rotator cuff repair surgery repairs torn tendons in the shoulder. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that help the arm move without pain. Torn tendons can result from overuse, injury, or age.
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Center of Excellence
The DNV advanced orthopedic requirements are informed by the guidelines and recommendations of organizations such as the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the ERAS® Society, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and relevant requirements of the CMS Conditions of Participation for Hospitals.
WellSpan Orthopedics' combination of the right equipment, skilled providers and staff, and specialty training come together to provide the highest level of orthopedic services!
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