Shoulder & Elbow
There are a number of causes for shoulder and elbow pain, including arthritis and injury from trauma or fracture, repetitive motions, and sports or work-related activities.
Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of pain in the shoulder and elbow joints. As arthritis develops, the protective cartilage on the ends of the bones in a joint can wear away. Without the protective cartilage lining, the bones of the joints rub against each other, which is a major source of pain. Severe shoulder and elbow arthritis can also inhibit movement.
At the Office of Orthopaedic Medicine & Surgery in Washington, DC, our board-certified surgeons have specific expertise diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of athletic, degenerative and traumatic shoulder and elbow problems. In fact, Dr. Marc Danziger is fellowship-trained in shoulder and elbow surgery. Some of the most common shoulder and elbow conditions we see include:
Should you need surgery, our doctors are skilled in the latest in surgical procedures, such as:
If you are experiencing shoulder or elbow pain, call the Washington, DC Office of Orthopaedic Medicine & Surgery today at (202) 835-2222 or request an appointment online.
Shoulder & Elbow
There are a number of causes for shoulder and elbow pain, including arthritis and injury from trauma or fracture, repetitive motions, and sports or work-related activities.
Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of pain in the shoulder and elbow joints. As arthritis develops, the protective cartilage on the ends of the bones in a joint can wear away. Without the protective cartilage lining, the bones of the joints rub against each other, which is a major source of pain. Severe shoulder and elbow arthritis can also inhibit movement.
At the Office of Orthopaedic Medicine & Surgery in Washington, DC, our board-certified surgeons have specific expertise diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of athletic, degenerative and traumatic shoulder and elbow problems. In fact, Dr. Marc Danziger is fellowship-trained in shoulder and elbow surgery. Some of the most common shoulder and elbow conditions we see include:
Should you need surgery, our doctors are skilled in the latest in surgical procedures, such as:
If you are experiencing shoulder or elbow pain, call the Washington, DC Office of Orthopaedic Medicine & Surgery today at (202) 835-2222 or request an appointment online.