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.
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.
Some of the most common shoulder and elbow conditions we see include:
- Arthritis
- Fractures
- Sprains and Strains
- Bursitis and Tendonitis
- Rotator Cuff Tears (Shoulder Muscles and Tendons)
Should you need surgery, our doctors are skilled in the latest in surgical procedures, such as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Fracture Surgery
- Surgery for Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow
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.
