CALL US BOOK ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL Elbow Sports Injuries Specialist Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow Our Services Elbow Sports Injuries Tweet Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopaedic Surgeons located in Atlanta, Marietta, & Athens, GA Elbows are bony and tend to get knocked and bruised, but you could also injure the joint when playing sports. If you're suffering from pain and loss of use in your elbow, the sports medicine experts at Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow provide effective nonsurgical therapies as well as cutting-edge surgery for more severe injuries. To benefit from the team's considerable experience in treating elbow sports injuries, call the Atlanta, Athens, or Marietta, Georgia, office today or book an appointment online. BOOK ONLINE Elbow Sports Injuries Q & A What are elbow sports injuries? The elbow has little muscle or fat to protect it, particularly the olecranon that forms the point of your elbow. These joints are therefore susceptible to knocks, scrapes, and bruises. A sports injury in the elbow could involve a fractured bone or dislocation of the elbow joint. Soft tissue injuries commonly affect the elbow too. Sprains are injuries to your ligaments, the connective tissues that link your bones together. Strains affect your tendons, which connect your muscles to the bones. Elbow sports injuries don't just occur when you're playing, competing, or training, but could happen during any form of physical activity. They’re likely to be painful and limit your ability to use the affected arm. What elbow sports injuries might I suffer? The team at Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow diagnoses and treats a wide variety of elbow sports injuries. Common ones include: Tennis elbow Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a condition in which the tendon fibers that attach to the outer side of the joint become inflamed or irritated. The irritation is usually due to repetitive strain — making the same movement over and over for months or years, as a tennis player might. Golfer's elbow Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) is the same kind of condition as tennis elbow, but the damage occurs in the tendon on the inside of the joint. Distal biceps rupture Tendons attach the biceps muscle in your upper arm to your shoulder at the top and your elbow at the bottom. Excessive strain on the distal biceps near your elbows can cause the tendon to rupture. Cubital tunnel syndrome Cubital tunnel syndrome develops if the ulnar nerve in your elbow comes under pressure. It can cause numbness, tingling, or a "pins and needles" sensation as well as elbow pain. What treatments are available for elbow sports injuries? Treatments that can ease your elbow pain and reduce other symptoms include: Wearing a brace or splint Physical and occupational therapy Stretching and strengthening exercises Hot and cold therapies Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Corticosteroid injections could help in some patients by easing persistent inflammation and pain. Some elbow sports injuries might require surgery. The Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow team excels at performing arthroscopy, a minimally invasive surgical technique, at their Georgia Surgical Center on Peachtree Road. If you suffer an elbow injury, call Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow today to schedule a consultation or book an appointment online. BOOK ONLINE Hand, Shoulder & Elbow Services Hand more info Shoulder more info Elbow more info Wrist more info Rotator Cuff more info Carpal Tunnel more info Trigger Finger more info Sports Injuries more info Shoulder Sports Injuries more info Hand & Wrist Sports Injuries more info Elbow Sports Injuries more info Rehabilitation more info Ganglion Cyst more info Workers Compensation more info Wrist Fracture more info Nerve Injury more info Dislocation more info Dupuytren's Contracture more info Ligament Injuries more info Vascular more info Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Nondiscrimination Policy Accessibility Notice Contact Us Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow, Atlanta, GA Phone (appointments): 404-352-3522 Phone (general inquiries): (404) 352-3522 Address: 2061 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30309 Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow, Marietta, GA Phone (appointments): 770-795-7979 Phone (general inquiries): 770-795-7979 Address: 620 Cherokee Street, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30060 Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow, Watkinsville, GA Phone (appointments): 404-352-3522 Phone (general inquiries): 404-352-3522 Address: 1305 Jennings Mill Road, Building 300, Suite 110, Watkinsville, GA 30677 4.85/5 (983 reviews)