This Spring, in particular, may lead to an increase in sports-related injuries from overcompensation from the lack of outdoor freedom in the last two years. One injury in particular that stems from sports/outdoor activities that needs to be taken very seriously are elbow injuries. At Dines Orthopedics, our orthopedic surgeon in Mineola, NY, is well equipped to tackle the most challenging cases of elbow injuries this coming season. Even the simplest of physical tasks would not be possible without the proper use of our elbows. Any slight damage to them can significantly negatively impact your day-to-day life, especially if you partake in sports. The specific types of elbow injuries that we specialize in are as follows;
Distal Biceps
The bicep is the muscle that allows one to bend the elbow. Thus, any injury or impairment to the bicep would cause significant discomfort and be a great inconvenience to everyday life. This can be caused by overuse and too much pressure on the muscle but can also be caused by one blow incident. This is a particular injury that will not heal on its own. At our facility, our orthopedic surgeon in Mineola, NY, will give you a proper examination, and most likely, surgery will be necessary, as it mostly is with this impairment. Once the surgery is complete, you will also most likely be required to wear a brace for approximately six weeks.
Elbow Arthroscopy 
This is a specific type of surgery that can be used to treat all different kinds of elbow injuries. An arthroscope is a tiny camera able to see certain impairments that the naked eye would be unable to see or identify. This allows the surgeon to perform much smaller incisions. Unlike Distal Biceps, this type of surgery is unnecessary and is usually only required if the injury does not respond to the ordinary remedies. There is also not one specific elbow injury needed for this surgery. It can be performed on basic wear and tear on the elbow.
Lateral Epicondylitis
Also known as “Tennis Elbow,” this condition affects the lateral part of the elbow. It’s called tennis elbow because it usually stems from the poor technique of using a tennis racket or other similar sports that require a swinging motion with a racket. This condition is not solely limited to people who play tennis or other similar sports. Similar to Elbow Arthroscopy, this condition does not always require surgery, and, most of the time, simple home remedies like ice, elevation, anti-inflammatory medicine can help alleviate. It is also vital to temporarily seize on the activity that caused it in the first place until both the pain goes away, but also a little extra time after that just for safe measure. If home remedies do not work on this condition, we can supply the patient with platelet-rich plasma.
Medial Epicondylitis
Also known as “Golfer’s Elbow,” it’s a very similar impairment to lateral epicondylitis. Although not strictly limited to those who play golf, it’s been coined that due to golfers positioning their club in a not so physically healthy manor. Also, like the ladder, it does not always require surgery for recovery. It can also be cured with the above-mentioned home remedies. If the elbow is unresponsive to the at-home treatments, we can supply cortisone injections that have been proven beneficial.
Orthopedic Surgeon in Mineola, NY
For more information on the types of elbow surgeries and orthopedics we offer at Dines Orthopedics, please visit our website or give us a call at 516 – 482 – 1037. Our orthopedic surgeon in Mineola, NY, has years of experience, and there is no elbow injury or any sports-related injury for that matter that they can’t tackle.