Leaders in orthopedic elbow surgery, the surgeons at the Steadman Clinic see patients at all fitness levels from athletes to recreational enthusiasts to the average individual. The elbow is a joint made up of three bones, the humerus, radius and ulna. The humerus is the bone in the upper arm, and the radius and ulna make up the lower arm. The end of the humerus that connects into the elbow joint has two large bumps, which are called epicondyles.
Elbow Surgery Procedures and Recovery
Elbow Surgery Procedures
Tennis Elbow Surgery
Other Types of Elbow Surgery
Arthroscopic Elbow Surgery
Tommy John Surgery
Ulnar Nene Entrapment (Cubital Tunnel Release)
Tendon Repair
Total Elbow Replacement
Golfer's Elbow (Medid Epicadylitis)
Distal Biceps Repair
Tendonitis
Elbow Arthritis
Arthroscopic & Open Treatment of Elbow Stiffness
Elbow Fractures (Radid Head Fractures, Olecranon Fractures)
Tricips Repair
Osteochondral Transplantation
Radial New Entrapment (Radid Tunnel Syndrome)
Lateral Callateral Ligament Repair
Medid Collaeral Ligament Repair
Capitellum OCD (Osteochonditits Dessicans)
Heterotopic Ossification, Bone Removal
Olecranon Bursitis, Bursectomy
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Making an Appointment
- Dr. Randy W. Viola: Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist
- Dr. Tom Hackett: Knee, Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon
- Dr. Peter J. Millett: Shoulder, Knee, Elbow Specialist & Sports Medicine
- Dr. Kavi Sachar: Hand, Wrist & Elbow Surgery
- Dr. Joseph J. Ruzbarsky: Shoulder, Knee, Elbow & Hip Preservation Surgery
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When preparing for your elbow procedure it is important to think through what will be needed post surgery. For example what changes will need to be made at home, what things will you need help carrying, how much time should you take off work, etc.. Be sure to make a list of any questions that you have to ask your elbow surgeon prior to surgery so that you can prepare ahead of time.
It can also be helpful to meet with your physical therapist prior to your surgery as doing some of the postoperative exercises prior can help with recovery. It you are overweight, it is recommended that you try to lose a few pounds prior to surgery as that will help with recovery.
For more on how to prepare for your elbow surgery, please visit our Preparing for Surgery page.
Depending on the severity of the injury, the recovery process following elbow surgery can be up to several weeks or even months.
Following your surgery you will typically begin a customized physical therapy plan developed specifically for you and your elbow injury. The physical therapist (PT) will go over specific exercises that will help you to increase circulation, motion and muscle strength.
The length of your hospital stay will also depend on your surgery and the recommendation of your doctor. Once you are released to go home, you will continue physical therapy for the designated period your doctor has prescribed.
Read more on Rehabilitation and Training.