When important ligaments and tendons in the elbow are torn, these usually require repair to ensure no permanent weakness or instability will result. Dr. Nelson will often utilize either physical exam, MRI, or ultrasound to diagnose your condition and make a decision together with you on the best way to improve your outcome.
Surgical treatment includes repair, which is re-attaching the torn ligament or tendon to its proper place, or reconstruction, which is re-building the torn ligament or tendon using other materials.
