An elbow and shoulder injury can occur from minor excruciating pain. The pain level depends on the specific cause of the issue. Visit a physician regardless of the level of pain. La Jolla, CA orthopedic shoulder & elbow surgeon, provides surgical and nonsurgical treatments and focuses on the upper extremity’s orthopedic care.
Shoulder and Elbow Conditions Treated
1. Articular cartilage damage
The articular cartilage is a smooth white tissue that covers the ends of bones in our joints. Articular cartilage can be damaged by normal wear and tear, or injury. When the articular cartilage wears off over years of use, the bones begin to rub against each other and cause pain. Orthopedic surgeons in Coffs Harbour can repair the wear and tear by using advanced methods to stimulate new cartilages.
2. Bursitis
Sacs called bursae live in your joints and between the bones. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that the body uses to lubricate the joints. It’s a relatively common condition. Many people treat it at home and don’t see a doctor. Repeated small injuries, stress from arthritis, or injury can irritate the bursae, causing intense pain.
3. Collarbone Injuries
The collarbone is a long slender bone running from the breast bone to each shoulder. When the bone separates from the shoulder blade, the ligaments can tear. Collarbone damage can affect blood flow and limit the movement of the shoulder. Common causes of collarbone damage include sports injuries, trauma from traffic accidents, and falls.
4. Frozen shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
Frozen shoulder is a condition shown by pain and stiffness in your shoulder joint. The stiffness makes it hard for the shoulder to move. Daily care and physical therapy help prevent frozen shoulder, but some cases require surgery or injections to correct it.
5. Rotator Cuff Injuries
The rotator cuff is a set of tendons and muscles surrounding the shoulder joint, keeping the upper arm bone firmly within the shoulder’s sockets. A rotator cuff injury causes a dull ache in the shoulder, which worsens with the arm’s use away from the body.
6. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
It’s better-known carpal tunnel syndrome- wrist injury, cubital tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the elbow –either from holding it in the bent position or leaning on it for a long time.
7. Elbow Joint Arthritis
This condition is caused mostly by a significant injury like a dislocation or a fracture, or wear and tear throughout your lifetime. If the cartilage in the joint wears off, the bones grind together, causing painful inflammation.
8. Tendinitis
Pain, redness, swelling, and heat from an injury are all symptoms of tendinitis. The irritations and pain originate from a series of small stresses to a tendon. If you play tennis, golf, or baseball, you may get tendinitis in your arm or shoulder. People who use their phones or computers for long periods every day can get tendinitis.
We rely so much on our shoulders and arms, but it’s hard to lift or move your arm when we have a shoulder or elbow injury. The Upper Extremity Specialists provide customized treatment plans to heal and repair your shoulder and elbow.