Elbow Surgery

Lasting elbow pain can affect every aspect of your life, from lifting weights to gardening. If more conservative treatment options haven’t been effective, explore the effective surgical options that Virtua Orthopedics and Spine have to offer.

Types of Elbow Surgery

The elbow is one of the largest joints in the body, and it allows for a great deal of range and motion. This versatility means that the elbow joint is also prone to injury, such as hyperextension, fractures, and orthopedic conditions such as osteoarthritis.

If you are exploring elbow surgery as a solution to your pain, our team of elbow surgeons at Virtua Orthopedics and Spine are ready to find solutions that best suit your needs.

Some types of surgery we provide include:

• Ligament reconstruction (including UCL and RCL reconstruction)
• Tendon surgery
• Fracture repair
• Elbow arthroscopy
• Ulnar nerve transposition
• Osteotomy (cuts and reshapes bones to improve elbow alignment)

Am I a Candidate for Elbow Surgery?

At Virtua Orthopedics and Spine, we take every aspect of your pain or injury into account. If your condition hasn’t been responsive to non-surgical treatment methods, surgery might end up being the best option for you. Our team takes time to understand your individual situation, so that we can offer you the safest and most effective procedure.

Surgery might be a good choice for you if:

• Your elbow pain has not responded to more conservative treatment methods such as physical therapy
• You are experiencing lack of motion in your elbow
• You have an acute injury that requires immediate intervention

Our Approach to Elbow Surgery

We know that elbow conditions can prevent you from living your life as normal. That’s why our top priority is restoring use and function. Our team of elbow surgeons at Virtua Orthopedics and Spine puts you at the center of your surgical treatment, ensuring that your needs are met and setting you on the path to recovery.

Depending on your specific condition, here’s how we might approach your elbow surgery:

• Laying the groundwork: As you explore surgery as an option, our surgeons listen closely to your symptoms, making sure that they fully understand the underlying condition. If needed, they will explore alternative options and make sure you have the information you need before proceeding with surgery.
• Your care, your way: From the beginning, your care team at Virtua Orthopedics and Spine crafts a specialized treatment plan to fit your needs, answering any questions or concerns you may have along the way.
• Minimally invasive experts: If surgery is necessary, our specialists utilize minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. That means better outcomes, faster recovery times, and shorter hospital stays.
• A full path to recovery: Your surgical care doesn’t end here. After your surgery, our physical therapists will work with you to make sure you regain strength, mobility, and confidence after your procedure.

Benefits of Elbow Surgery

After your elbow surgery, you will experience:

• Increased motion and pain relief in the elbow joint
• Reduction in elbow pain symptoms such as inflammation, tightness, and sensitivity
• The ability to do tasks using the elbow, including lifting objects, playing sports, and household chores