Advanced Bone & Joint

Shoulder & Elbow

Shoulder & Elbow

Shoulders and elbows are essential components of the body's complex system, allowing us the ability to carry out our favorite activities, like playing with our children and participating in sports. These joints lend us the flexibility and strength to interact with our world, making life's simple pleasures possible. However, injuries to these areas, like tennis elbow or shoulder impingement, can significantly hinder our ability to perform these activities, causing discomfort and limiting mobility. The joy of spending quality time outdoors with your child, the thrill of hitting a home run, or even the satisfaction of completing household chores can be overshadowed by persistent pain and stiffness. In these moments, you need joint relief.

At Advanced Bone & Joint, we understand the importance of these moments and the role your health plays in experiencing them fully. Our team of board-certified physicians and supportive orthopedic specialists is dedicated to restoring your well-being and helping you reclaim the activities you love. We offer comprehensive solutions tailored to the needs of each patient, providing the highest-quality care you can feel comfortable and confident in. For shoulder and elbow issues, our experts may recommend treatments ranging from physical therapy and medication to more advanced procedures such as injections or surgery.

Common Shoulder & Elbow Conditions Treated

Advanced Bone & Joint is proud to offer comprehensive, compassionate care for a wide range of common shoulder and elbow conditions, including:

  • Arthritis
  • Bursitis and Tendonitis
  • Clavicle (Collarbone) Fracture
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Rotator Cuff Tears
  • Separated and Dislocated Shoulder
  • Shoulder Instability

Other common conditions we treat include:

Golfer's elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is a condition that causes pain where the tendons of your forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the inside of your elbow. The discomfort may spread into your forearm and cause wrist joint pain. This condition is not limited to golfers and can impact anyone who performs repetitive activities that strain the forearm muscles, often making everyday tasks challenging and uncomfortable.

Shoulder impingement is a common condition where the shoulder's tendons or bursa are compressed, often due to repetitive overhead movements. This can lead to pain and discomfort, particularly when lifting your arm, making everyday activities like reaching for an item on a high shelf or throwing a ball more challenging.

Tennis elbow, scientifically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that results from overuse of the forearm muscles, leading to pain and tenderness on the outside of your elbow in addition to wrist joint pin. It is not solely experienced by tennis players but can affect anyone whose activities involve repetitive arm and wrist movements.

Diagnosis & Treatment for Shoulder & Elbow Conditions

At Advanced Bone & Joint, we understand that dealing with shoulder and elbow pain can be a significant burden. The first step in our comprehensive approach to care is an accurate diagnosis. We do this by taking the time to listen to you about your concerns, conducting a thorough medical history and physical exam, as well as assessing your range of motion and strength. Depending on your individual situation, we may also order further diagnostic testing, such as advanced imaging to provide a more detailed understanding of the issue at hand.

Once we have identified the root cause of your discomfort, we tailor the treatment plan to your specific needs, considering factors such as age, medical history, and severity of symptoms. Our team of highly skilled orthopedic providers has expertise in a broad spectrum of shoulder and elbow issues, and we offer both non-surgical and surgical treatments. In some cases, conditions like severe bone-on-bone shoulder arthritis may warrant procedures like total shoulder replacement. Regardless of the treatment path, our ultimate goal is to help you regain comfort, mobility, and overall well-being through compassionate care that you can feel comfortable and confident in.

Treatment for Tennis Elbow in O’Fallon, Wentzville, & St. Peters, MO

You can count on the team of board-certified physicians at Advanced Bone & Joint in St. Charles County, Missouri, to make getting orthopedic care both convenient and pain-free. We are proud to offer comprehensive treatment for a wide range of shoulder and elbow conditions, including tennis elbow, at our offices in St. Peters, O'Fallon, and Wentzville, Missouri. Schedule an appointment online with one of our orthopedic specialists today, or call (636) 229-4222.

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