How We Help
Durham Bone & Joint Specialists is an integrated Musculoskeletal Centre, committed to comprehensive care for your elbow pain.
Our Surgeon-led MSK care includes both latest advancements in surgery and conservative non-surgical treatments (injections, bracing, pain management, referral for physiotherapy).
We pair patients with the most appropriate sub-specialists to ensure the best experience and outcomes.
Most Common Cases
Elbow Sprain / Strain
Sprains occur when a ligament is overstretched or torn. In contrast, a strain is the same type of injury but involves a muscle or tendon. Activities that overstretch tissues can cause tears, leading to swelling, pain, and restricted movement
Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Sprain
This condition results from overstretched or torn ligaments on the elbow’s inner side, often due to a throwing motion. This is a common injury in throwing athletes.
Little Leaguer’s Elbow
Common among adolescent baseball or softball players, this overuse injury causes inflammation in the elbow’s inner growth plate. Untreated cases may lead to an avulsion fracture, where a small bone piece attached to a tendon or ligament detaches from the main bone
Tendinopathy
This general term refers to problems with tendons, including disease, injury, or disorder. Two main forms of tendinopathy are tendonitis (tendon inflammation, often healing quickly) and tendinosis (a dysfunctional tendon often arising from overuse and typically slow to heal)
Tennis Elbow
This condition can manifest as tendonitis or tendinosis. Activities like holding a tennis racket, paintbrush, or hammer often trigger tennis elbow, causing severe pain when gripping, lifting, or twisting the forearm
Golfer’s Elbow
Similar to tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow is characterized by pain on the elbow’s inside. It’s generally caused by overuse of the muscles that flex your wrist and fingers
Experts in Orthopaedic Surgery
Our Orthopaedic Surgeons are experts in conservative treatment, sports medicine, and surgical management of arthritis, distal biceps/triceps tears and fractures/dislocations.
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Learn more how we prioritize your care and be seen within 3 weeks.
Only a referral from a Family Doctor, Walk-In-Clinic, or Urgent Care Centre is required to be seen at Durham Bone & Joint Specialists.
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