The shoulder joint has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the human body, it is essential for most upper-body motion, and its supporting role also makes it susceptible to injury and pain. Elbow injuries can be minor or serious and may include symptoms such as pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, weakness, or decreased range of motion which is generally created from overuse activities or excessive force placed on the elbow joint, which can affect the ability to do daily activities.
Millions of Americans seek care every year for sports- and lifestyle-related injuries to the shoulder, elbow and upper extremities.
The Methodist Center for Orthopaedic Surgery treats a broad range of conditions and injuries to the upper extremities, including:
Shoulder
- AC joint arthritis
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears
- Avascular necrosis (AVN, osteonecrosis)
- Biceps tendonitis
- Clavicle (collarbone) fractures
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Labral tears
- Rotator cuff impingement (bursitis and tendonitis)
- Rotator cuff tears
- Shoulder arthritis
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Shoulder dislocation
- Shoulder separation (AC joint sprain)
- Shoulder treatment
- Non- Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
- Steroid (Corticosteroid injections)
Elbow
- Elbow arthritis
- Elbow bursitis
- Elbow arthroscopy
- Elbow fractures
- Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- Medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the elbow
- Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow)
- Ulnar neuritis (cubital tunnel syndrome)
Other procedures performed by our physicians include:
- Elbow Replacement (Elbow Arthroplasty)
- Shoulder replacement (Shoulder Arthroplasty)
To request a referral or schedule an appointment, call 713-441-BONE (2663).
