Osteoarthritis refers to the wear and tear of the protective cartilage layer in the elbow joint that covers the bones as well as prevents them from rubbing against each other. It is more commonly seen in men and the symptoms are mostly seen after 50 years of age....
Elbow Bursitis or Olecranon Bursitis is a condition caused due to swelling of the bursa, a sac containing a limited amount of fluid that helps in movement of the elbow. The bursa is located between the tissues and the bones. When it gets inflamed, it leads to...
Nursemaid’s Elbow or Radial Head Subluxation is a common physical disorder affecting children in the age group of 1-7 years. The injury is also known as Pulled Elbow and Toddler’s Elbow. As the bones and joints of children are tender and still in a formative stage,...
Total joint replacement is a common surgical procedure involving the removal of a damaged joint and substituting it with a prosthetic one. The most commonly replaced joints are hip, knee and shoulder, although the procedure can also be performed on elbow, foot, ankle...
Olecranon is the tip of the elbow in human body that is highly susceptible to injuries and fractures. This can be attributed to its location, which is directly under the skin; there is no protective layer of tissues or muscles. So any direct impact or falling over the...
Please note: There are planned repairs for our Frisco location building entrance June 16th - 18th. Please use the East side door or the main hospital entrance for access.