Elbow
What Can You Expect at Our Hand, Wrist & Elbow Center?
The Hand, Wrist & Elbow Center is dedicated to providing patients with exceptional care for elbow injuries and conditions through the expertise of our specialty-trained elbow specialists. Our doctors are committed to helping patients regain strength, mobility, and function so they can return to daily activities and sports with confidence.
Our specialists offer advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for a wide range of elbow conditions, including fracture care, tendon repair, ligament reconstruction, nerve decompression procedures, and sports injury treatment. While surgery may be recommended for some patients, many elbow conditions can improve through conservative treatments such as medication, bracing, injections, activity modification, or physical therapy.
Every patient receives an individualized treatment plan tailored to their condition, symptoms, and goals. When surgery is necessary, our specialists take time to educate patients on the procedure, recovery process, and rehabilitation expectations so they feel informed and comfortable throughout their care.
Elbow doctors are orthopaedic specialists who diagnose and treat injuries and conditions affecting the bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and nerves of the elbow. Because the elbow plays an essential role in arm movement and upper extremity function, specialized care is often necessary to restore mobility, strength, and stability.
Our fellowship-trained elbow specialists and specialty-trained elbow doctor treat a variety of conditions, including tendon injuries, nerve compression conditions, fractures, arthritis, bursitis, and sports-related injuries. Treatment options may include medication, bracing, injections, physical therapy, or surgery depending on each patient’s needs.
Elbow surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform advanced procedures such as fracture repair, tendon reconstruction, ligament repair, and nerve decompression procedures for conditions affecting the elbow.
Know When It’s Time to Get Help
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms for more than a few days, it may be time to schedule an appointment with an elbow specialist:
- Elbow pain during daily activities or sports
- Lingering pain after an elbow injury
- Numbness or tingling in the forearm or hand
- Pain that radiates down the arm
- Popping or clicking in the elbow
- Reduced elbow mobility or stiffness
- Swelling around the elbow joint
- Weakness when lifting or gripping objects
Conditions & Injuries We Treat
Our elbow specialists diagnose and treat a variety of elbow injuries and conditions, including:
- Bursitis
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Elbow fractures
- Golfer’s elbow
- Hyperextension injuries
- Sports-related injuries
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Tendon injuries
- Ulnar nerve conditions
Online Guide to Hand & Upper Extremity Care
Our team of dedicated specialists developed our Online Guide to Hand and Upper Extremity Care to provide patients with valuable insights into their injuries, conditions, and available treatment options. Click the button below to view the full guide.
Professional Orthopaedic Associates: Get Back to a Life Without Limits
Since 1985, we have been offering excellence in orthopaedic and sports medicine care. Our fellowship-trained doctors specializing in the elbow, Dr. Harry Bade, Dr. David Gentile, and Dr. Allen Nicholson, have years of expertise in diagnosing and treating complex elbow injuries and conditions. They draw from this combined knowledge base to bring the very best to our patients.
Additionally, they value and are committed to ongoing professional education. Our elbow surgeons attend courses and proactively learn the latest procedures and surgical techniques for elbow injuries and conditions. They also serve as thought leaders, lecturing and writing about orthopaedic treatment and care. Our elbow doctors are some of the most highly respected in our region.
To consult with one of our elbow doctors, please call (732) 530-4949. We have offices conveniently located in Tinton Falls, Toms River, and Freehold.