The Basics of Arthroscopic Elbow Surgery

The technique of arthroscopic elbow surgery has been in use since the 1980’s and has made diagnosing, treating, and recovery from surgery much easier. Due to the small size of the arthroscope and the surgical instruments used, Phoenix orthopedic surgeons are able to perform the surgery through a series of small incisions instead of having
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An Overview of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries

The ulnar collateral ligament or UCL is an area of tissue on the medial side of your elbow. The UCL is made up of the posterior (back), anterior (front) and transverse ligaments. These ligaments work together to provide stability for the elbow. The posterior ligament provides additional stability when the elbow is extended, the anterior
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What can be Treated with an Elbow Arthroscopy?

An elbow arthroscopy can be used to inspect the joint, diagnose problems or make repairs to the inner regions of the joint. During this procedure the elbow doctor in Phoenix will make a small incision and insert a camera into the joint which will display enlarged pictures of your elbow on a television screen. The
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How is Tommy John Surgery Performed?

Tommy John surgery is the reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow. This type of surgery is usually done for those who have problems with throwing. Baseball pitchers usually have injury to the elbow and require the surgery. With this procedure, the elbow is unstable and requires extensive surgical repair to fix the
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