Elbow Patient Resources
Official OrthoInfo guides on elbow conditions and surgery.
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Official OrthoInfo guides on elbow conditions and surgery. Select View PDF to read a guide in a new tab.
Tennis Elbow
An OrthoInfo guide to tennis elbow, an overuse injury of the outer elbow tendons.
Golfer's Elbow
An OrthoInfo guide to golfer's elbow, an overuse injury of the inner elbow tendons.
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
An OrthoInfo guide to cubital tunnel syndrome, nerve compression at the elbow that causes hand numbness and tingling.
Elbow Dislocation
An OrthoInfo guide to elbow dislocation, causes and treatment.
Osteoarthritis of the Elbow
An OrthoInfo guide to wear-and-tear arthritis of the elbow joint.
Biceps Tendon Tear at the Elbow
An OrthoInfo guide to biceps tendon tears at the elbow, how they happen and how they're treated.
Distal Humerus Fractures of the Elbow
An OrthoInfo guide to fractures of the lower arm bone at the elbow joint.
Forearm Fractures in Children
An OrthoInfo guide to forearm fractures in children, a common childhood injury.
Recurrent and Chronic Elbow Instability
An OrthoInfo guide to ongoing elbow instability after injury.
Triceps Tendon Tear at the Elbow
An OrthoInfo guide to triceps tendon tears at the elbow, how they happen and how they're treated.
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Medically reviewed by Dr Paul Ryan, Orthopaedic Surgeon (HPCSA Mp0541214). Last reviewed 2026-09-17. This page is general information and does not replace a consultation. Guides reproduced from OrthoInfo (orthoinfo.aaos.org), the patient education resource of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), with permission.
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