Elbow Pain & Injuries

Our elbow doctors at Shady Grove Orthopaedics are recognized leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of elbow injuries and conditions. Elbow pain can be the result of a condition that has developed over time, such as osteoarthritis, or of a recent injury, such as a fall.

The onset of osteoarthritis, a condition involving the degeneration of joint cartilage, often occurs in people with a history of elbow injuries.

Additional Information

Why Choose Shady Grove Orthopaedics?
Our elbow surgeons at Shady Grove Orthopaedics have completed additional training, specifically in the elbow. With this advanced training, our elbow surgeons, Steven L. Tuck, M.D., Mark A. Peterson M.D., and Joseph A. Shrout, M.D., have the training, expertise, and experience to assess, diagnose, and treat your elbow injury or condition individually to your needs.

When Should You See an Elbow Doctor?
The most common cause of pain in the elbow can be related to a recent injury. Elbow injuries commonly occur during:

  • Sports or recreational activities
  • Work-related responsibilities
  • Home improvement projects
  • Falls

Conditions include, but are not limited to:

  • Trauma
  • Fracture or sprain
  • Significant joint pain
  • Disease and/or infection
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Overuse injuries
  • Tendonitis
  • Recent injury

— Our Experts —

Steven L. Tuck, M.D.

Steven L. Tuck, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of

Mark A. Peterson, M.D.

Mark A. Peterson, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of

Joseph A. Shrout, M.D.

Joseph A. Shrout, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in hand & wrist, shoulder, elbow,