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Elbow Specialists

Elbow Pain Frisco, TX

There are various causes of elbow pain.  Whether you have a sports injury or a pre-existing condition, Performance Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine has the experience and expertise to quickly diagnose and treat the cause of your elbow pain.

The elbow is made up of three major bones:

  • Humerus – the upper arm bone that sits between the shoulder and elbow. (Yes, it’s your funny bone but having an elbow condition that affects your humerus isn’t so funny).
  • Radius – located between the elbow and wrist, the radius is a bone on the outside or thumb-side of your forearm between the elbow and wrist
  • Ulna – the forearm bone that runs next to the radius and is located between the elbow and wrist on inside or pinky-side of your forearm

We Are Accepting New Patients

Our orthopaedic elbow specialists are currently accepting new patients who are experiencing elbow pain. To request an appointment, please use our convenient online scheduling system. We look forward to seeing you.

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Common Elbow Conditions:

  • Golfer’s Elbow – Local pain in the inner elbow. Twisting and straining the forearm can exacerbate the problem.
  • Tennis Elbow – Inflammation in the tendons. Often affects tennis players but can affect those that make repetitive      movements with arms and elbows.
  • Bursitis – Commonly caused by a local infection, rheumatoid arthritis, or gout. Conditions where the tip of the elbow becomes inflamed and fluid builds up beneath the skin.
  • Arthritis – Characterized by intense joint pain, swelling, and a limited range of motion. Usually caused by injury, disease, or aging.

Elbow Fractures

Although there are several different kinds of elbow fractures, olecranon fractures are the most common. Quite often, olecranon fractures occur because of a bad fall, being struck by a hard object, or an indirect fracture. An indirect fracture is usually the result of something or someone landing on a wrist with a locked elbow.

People with some olecranon fractures may benefit from having a surgical procedure. We’re happy to give you advice on whether elbow surgery is recommended and/or necessary for your specific situation or elbow condition.

Local pain in the inner elbow. Twisting and straining the forearm can exacerbate the problem.

Inflammation in the tendons. Often affects tennis players but can affect those that make repetitive movements with arms and elbows.

Commonly caused by a local infection, rheumatoid arthritis, or gout. Conditions where the tip of the elbow becomes inflamed and fluid builds up beneath the skin.

Characterized by intense joint pain, swelling, and a limited range of motion. Usually caused by injury, disease, or aging.

Do You Have One of These Symptoms?

    • Pain
    • Little or no movement
    • Swollen
    • Tender to the touch
  2. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please request an appointment with one of our orthopaedic surgeons.

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Dr. Diehl always listens and takes the most conservative approach for the injury rather than surgery first. He’s taken care of several of my sprains & falls. Highly recommend.

-Cynthia

I really like Dr. Maurer. He is so down-to-earth and honest. I’ve learned to trust his advice and guidance because he cares about his patients.

-Russ

Scheduling was quick, office staff was friendly and efficient and nurse and x-ray tech were friendly and thorough. Dr. Lessner was prompt and friendly. He made us feel comfortable and explained everything clearly and thoroughly.

-Clarissa

This has been one of the best medical care experiences I’ve had, from our initial consultation to post-op visits to physical therapy. Dr. Diehl and his team are a very caring, friendly, and professional group. I had a left knee injury (meniscus and ACL tears). Thank you!!

-Mark

Very impressed with Dr. Lessner. Very thorough and listened to me. He gave me multiple treatment options and involved me in the decision making. Highly recommend!

-Todd

Dr. Diehl was very kind and caring. I don’t think there is a person in this office who is not professional and personable. They go above and beyond for their patients.

-Patricia