Having elbow pain?
Orthopaedics Specialist
Specialised in elbow pain
Elbow pain is normally caused by overuse muscle. In our daily lives we use our elbow joint movement alot include sports, hobbies and in jobs we are performing.
Elbow pain may occasionally be due to arthritis, because our elbow joint is less prone to wear-and-tear surprisingly. Most common elbow condition is tennis elbow and golfers elbow.
If you are in pain, get it check and learn how we can prevent from any elbow condition. Consult a specialist for your elbow pain today.
Having elbow pain now?
Sharp Elbow Pain
Sharp elbow pain normally describe as pin and needle or electric sensation, can be irritating, annoying and pain at times. This sharp pain will disturb our daily activities, from doing household chores to sport performance.
Elbow Joint Pain
Elbow joint pain will happens due to this few reason below, dislocated elbow, fractured elbow, strain and sprain on elbow and wear and tear injury on the elbow joint
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is characterized by soreness or pain on the outside of the upper arm near the elbow. There may be a partial tear of the tendon fibers which joins the muscle to bone near their point of origin on the outside of the elbow.
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome — also known as ulnar nerve neuritis— is caused by increased pressure on the ulnar nerve, which passes close to the skin’s surface in the area of the elbow commonly known as the “funny bone.
Elbow Sprain
Pain and swelling almost immediate, may become noticeable. the greater the pain and swelling, the longer the healing will take.With mild strain on the elbow it will be tender and stiff on the joint. With a greater sprain it the skin of the affected area will become red, warmth and bruising.
Golfer’s Elbow
Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is similar to its counterpart, tennis elbow. The primary differences between these conditions are the location of the pain and the activity that leads to injury.
Symptoms of elbow injury
People should see a doctor right away if they experience any of the following signs or symptoms:
- dull ache when at rest
- pain when making a fist (golfer’s elbow)
- pain when opening the fingers (tennis elbow)
- soreness around the affected elbow bump
- weak grip
- pain when trying to grip an objects.
Treatment for elbow pain
Treatment will depend on the cause and severity of the elbow pain. Some treatment options include:
- anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medication can help you cope with the pain, but do not improve long-term outcomes
- taping or bracing your elbow
- soft tissue massage
- exercises prescribed by your physiotherapist to gradually strengthen the tendons
- surgery is needed if the cases are severe, and if pain has not resolved within 12 months.
Consult an elbow pain specialist today!
Our Specialists
Dr Ambrose Yung Wai Yin
Orthopaedic Surgeon Specialist
MBBS (HK), MRCS (Edin), MMED (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho)
Dr. Ambrose Yung specialise in Sports Medicines, Osteoarthritis, Fracture, Partial & Total Joint Replacement,
Minimal Invasive Trauma Surgery, Arthroscopy, Common Orthopaedic Problems for Adult & Children
Dr Mathew Tung Yu Yee
Spinal Neurosurgeon Specialist
MBBS (Singapore), FRCS (Surgical Neurology UK), FAMS
Dr. Mather Tung specialises in treating Back Pain, Neck Pain, Nerve Disorder,
Headache, Brain, Tumour, Osteoporosis, Stroke, Sweaty Palm
Having Elbow Problems?
Make An Appointment With Us!!
Location
Gleneagles Medical Center,
6 Napier Road #02-11/12
Singapore 258 499.
Operation hours
Mon – Friday: 9am – 530pm
Saturday: 9am – 1230pm
Contact Number
66532604
SELF-DIAGNOSE CAN BRING MORE HARM THAN TREATING IT. IT IS GOOD TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE INJURY BUT DEFINITELY NOT TO THE POINT OF SELF-TREATMENT. IT WILL BE MUCH SAFER TO GET TREATED BY Our Doctor FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO book an appointment WITH orthopaedics, YOU CAN CONTACT US, THE HOTLINE IS OPEN 24 HOURS. YOU MAY ALSO SEND US AN ENQUIRY FOR Ankle Pain, Back Pain, Elbow Pain, Hand Pain, Hip Pain, Knee Pain, Shoulder Pain OR FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
© 2019 www.chanorthopaedics.com.sg. All rights reserved.
Call Us