Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Orthopaedic Medicine and Surgery Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons are fellowship-trained in upper extremity surgery and focus on injuries to the shoulder, arm and elbow. They practice expert arthroscopic treatment of both shoulder and elbow injuries as well as arthroplasty for degenerative conditions. Their expertise ranges from treatment of routine fractures and tennis elbow to rotator cuff reconstruction and repair, reverse total shoulder replacement and more.
CAO serves patients in Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland.
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.
Osteoarthritis
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.
Videos
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Anatomy of the Shoulder -
Biceps Tendonitis -
Overuse Injuries of the Elbow -
Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow) -
Rotator Cuff Repair (Arthroscopic) -
Trigger Point Injections -
Arthroscopic Debridement of the Elbow -
Triceps Tendonitis
