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Orthopedic Elbow Surgery in Spartanburg, Duncan, and Greenville, SC

Orthopedic Elbow Treatment in South Carolina

Expert Elbow Care

The Elbow Center at Carolina Orthopaedics & Neurosurgical Associates has highly-trained physicians who are experienced in the treatments of the elbows. Our specially-trained physicians provide advanced treatment for problems related to the elbow–from tennis elbow to chronic pain related to arthritis or other athletic injuries.

If left untreated, symptoms may spread to other body parts like your shoulder. This is because your shoulder tries to overwork itself when your elbow is not functioning well.

There are a variety of elbow conditions and injuries that our specialists treat. Please contact our office, if you do not see the condition below.

Common Elbow Conditions

Elbow surgery is suggested only when all other options have been exhausted. Our Elbow Center Team is dedicated to treating patients with the most effective course of treatment available.

Common Elbow Treatments

Symptoms of Elbow Problems

The symptoms of elbow problems may include:

• Swelling
• Numbness
• Severe pain
• Stiffness
• Deformity of the elbow
• Altered range of motion
• Discoloration, bruising, or redness
• A tight sensation in the area of the elbow
• A cut or open wound due to a traumatic injury

When do you Need Elbow Surgery?

Most elbow problems can be relieved with nonsurgical treatments such as rest, physical therapy, medications, brace, injections, and other conservative treatments. But your elbow condition may not improve after these treatments and may worsen.

You may need elbow surgery when nonsurgical treatments are not helping you. Surgery can help you reduce pain and restore elbow function.

Living in pain and discomfort is not worth it when you can get long-term relief with surgery and return to doing the things you love. If you’re experiencing severe pain that worsens with elbow movements, stiffness, and an altered range of motion, it may be time for elbow surgery.

The Elbow Center at Carolina Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates has highly-trained physicians who are experienced in the treatments of the elbows. Our specially-trained physicians provide advanced treatment, including:

How to Prepare for Elbow Surgery

The first thing is to see your primary doctor to be sure that there are no other medical conditions that need to be addressed before your surgery. If you are taking any medications or supplements, inform your orthopedic surgeon because you may be asked to stop taking some of them before your surgery. Some of these medications can cause you to bleed during surgery.

Your orthopedic surgeon may call for blood tests, an electrocardiogram, chest X-ray, or a more extensive evaluation to safely perform your elbow surgery. Make sure to follow the instructions on when to stop eating or drinking before your surgery.

If you smoke, you may want to stop because smoking can slow your healing and recovery. Try to shed a few pounds if you’re overweight.

Take note of things you need to do post-surgery, especially the changes that you need to make at home. For example, what things can you carry without help, what exercises can help with recovery, how long you should stay off work, etc?

At Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates (CONA), our board-certified physicians can help you get back to the things you love as fast as possible. Click the button below today to book an appointment at one of our locations: