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Personalized Elbow Care Focused on Daily Function
Elbow pain and tightness can impact nearly every part of your life, whether you’re swinging a racquet or golf club, carrying groceries or trying to work. At Summit Orthopedics, our elbow specialists across the Minneapolis/St. Paul area work with you to understand what’s causing your symptoms and develop a treatment plan focused on improving strength, movement and function.
We partner with you to consider all appropriate options, from specialized hand and arm therapy to minimally invasive procedures, and help you choose the path that best fits your lifestyle.
Personalized Elbow Care Focused on Daily Function
Elbow pain and tightness can impact nearly every part of your life, whether you’re swinging a racquet or golf club, carrying groceries or trying to work. At Summit Orthopedics, our elbow specialists across the Minneapolis/St. Paul area work with you to understand what’s causing your symptoms and develop a treatment plan focused on improving strength, movement and function.
We partner with you to consider all appropriate options, from specialized hand and arm therapy to minimally invasive procedures, and help you choose the path that best fits your lifestyle.
Meet Your Care Team
Our team includes fellowship-trained upper extremity surgeons, sports medicine professionals and certified hand therapists working together to support your recovery.
Understanding Elbow Anatomy
The elbow is a complex joint where the upper arm bone (humerus) meets two forearm bones (the radius and the ulna). Tendons on the inside and outside of your elbow attach muscles to the bone, allowing you to bend, straighten and rotate your forearm. Major nerves, such as the ulnar nerve, also pass through spaces around the joint.
Many elbow injuries stem from repetitive motions, sudden strain or age-related wear, which can cause tendon irritation and nerve compression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are common elbow injuries?
Common elbow injuries include tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, bone fractures and bursitis (inflammation of small sacs within the joint). Tennis and golfer’s elbow are typically related to overuse. Bursitis can also be related to overuse, but it can also be caused by an infection.
What’s the difference between tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow?
Both conditions involve tendon inflammation caused by overuse, but they affect different areas. Tennis elbow causes pain on the outside of the elbow joint. Golfer’s elbow causes pain on the inside. Despite their names, these conditions can occur for reasons other than playing sports. They are common among people with jobs that require repeated wrist stress or gripping, including painting, construction and carpentry.
Can elbow pain come and go?
You may find temporary relief from elbow pain when resting your arm. However, the pain may return. If it comes back at night, it may be difficult to sleep.
What should I do for elbow pain?
Resting from activities that worsen your symptoms may help with some types of elbow pain. Because treatment depends on the cause of your symptoms, ongoing or worsening elbow pain should be evaluated by an orthopedic specialist.
Why Choose Summit Orthopedics
Summit Orthopedics brings together elbow specialists, upper extremity surgeons, sports medicine specialists and certified hand therapists to provide coordinated care from diagnosis through recovery. We help you understand your condition and treatment options so you can make informed decisions about your care.
