Shoulder and Elbow Care - Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics

Normal activity is within arm’s reach.

Maybe you’re used to the sharp pain you get when swinging a golf club. Or maybe your shoulder and elbow pain is so constant that you have trouble even folding laundry.

However severe your pain, our shoulder and elbow specialists can help find the root cause and take steps to get you back to normal. We have experience treating everything from sports injuries and shoulder separation to breaks. You can count on our team to help you recover and enjoy a better quality of life.

Better Service. Better Care. Better Quality Of Life.

The idea of endless appointments followed by surgery is enough to make anyone want to tough out an injury. That’s why we make the entire process as quick and easy as possible without sacrificing quality of care.

See Shoulder and Elbow Specialists on Your Schedule

Schedule an appointment anytime to begin recovering from shoulder and elbow pain. Campbell Walk-In Care and Campbell Clinic After Hours are also available at multiple locations.

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Is Shoulder Replacement Surgery Is Right For You?

Sometimes the best option for relieving shoulder pain is joint replacement surgery. Our team specializes in joint replacements, with most patients recovering at home a few hours after shoulder replacement surgery. Your shoulder surgeon can help determine whether this is your best option for long-term pain relief.

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When should I see an elbow specialist for my elbow pain?

Your elbow is not just a simple joint. It contains bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. An injury or condition that affects any of these can cause you elbow pain. While many minor injuries improve with rest and ice, an elbow specialist should evaluate some more serious injuries.

Schedule an appointment if you experience:

Intense or persistent elbow pain
Significant swelling or bruising around your elbow
Difficulty bending or moving your arm
Pain that doesn’t improve after rest or icing the area
Pain cause by an injury, such as a fall or a direct hit to the elbow

Elbow pain can have many potential causes. An elbow specialist can help identify the cause of your pain and recommend the right treatment. Our team has expertise treating elbow fractures, UCL tears, elbow dislocations, elbow arthritis, elbow spurs, and other conditions. We’ll help guide you through every stage of your recovery.

Learn about common causes of elbow pain.

What are my options for tennis elbow treatment?

Tennis elbow is a form of tendinitis caused by overuse and repetitive arm motion. What your doctor recommends for tennis elbow treatment depends on the severity of your symptoms. You will want to visit an elbow specialist to evaluate your condition and determine the best approach to care.

Tennis elbow treatment usually begins with nonsurgical treatments to reduce pain and give the irritated tendon time to heal.

Common tennis elbow treatment options may include:

Resting or changing how you approach activities that aggravate your elbow
Icing your elbow several times a day to help reduce pain and swelling
Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to manage your pain
Stretching and strengthening your arm with physical therapy
Wearing a brace to absorb some of the stress on your joint if needed
Nonsurgical treatments, such as injections or shockwave therapy in some cases

If you still have pain despite exploring nonsurgical tennis elbow treatment options, your elbow specialist may recommend surgery.

Common Elbow Conditions

$Elbow fracture$

UCL tear

Elbow dislocation

Elbow arthritis

Elbow spurs

When should I see a shoulder specialist for my shoulder pain?

Shoulder pain can make even the most mundane of everyday activities feel overwhelming. While some minor aches resolve with rest and ice, ongoing or severe pain may be a sign you need to see a shoulder specialist.

Schedule an appointment is you experience:

Severe, persistent, and/or worsening shoulder pain
Pain that makes it difficult to do the things you love
Limited movement or difficulty lifting your arm
Severe pain, swelling, or bruising around your shoulder after an injury
Numbness or weakness in your arm, hand, or fingers
Shoulder pain that doesn’t improve after rest or other nonsurgical treatment

When you see a shoulder surgeon, they can identify the source of your pain and discuss treatment options. At Cambell Clinic, our specialists have the experience and expertise needed to treat many common causes of shoulder pain. You can count on us to treat dislocated shoulders, fractures, shoulder arthritis, throwing injuries, bursitis, and more.

When should I see a shoulder surgeon for a rotator cuff injury?

Rotator cuff injuries can sometimes happen after you try to brace yourself from a fall or when doing heavy lifting. These injuries are common in people over the age of 40, but you also see it in athletes. For example, baseball pitchers often get rotator cuff tears because repeated arm motions cause wear and tear over time. Depending on how you injured your rotator cuff, you might experience:

Deep, dull ache in your shoulder
Weakness in your arms that makes it difficult to lift items or raise your arms above your head
Limited range of motion in your shoulder that makes it difficult to reach behind your back
Trouble sleeping because the pain worsens at night

Not every injury will need rotator cuff surgery. Rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medication may relive your symptoms. But you may want to see a shoulder surgeon if:

Your pain continues to get worse.
You have significant weakness or loss of motion that doesn’t improve with rest.
Your pain prevents you from playing sports or doing your daily activities.
Your symptoms don’t improve with nonsurgical treatment.

A shoulder surgeon can check the severity of your injury and recommend the right treatment. For large rotator cuff tears that do not respond to conservative treatment, surgery may be an option. At Campbell Clinic, we have experts in rotator cuff surgery ready to help you get back to doing what you love.

Our Elbow Team

Frederick M. Azar, M.D.

Specialities: Elbow, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine

Locations: Germantown

Shoulder and Elbow Care in the Mid-South

Normal activity is within arm’s reach.

Better Service. Better Care. Better Quality Of Life.

When should I see an elbow specialist for my elbow pain?

What are my options for tennis elbow treatment?

Common Elbow Conditions

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Our Elbow Team

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Tyler J. Brolin, M.D.

James "Houston" Dove, M.D.

Austin T. Hardaway, M.D.

Norfleet B. Thompson, M.D.

Quin Throckmorton, M.D.

William J. Weller, M.D.

Matthew Carroll, PA-C

Libby N Harris, PA-C

Kat Reeves, PA-C

Common Shoulder Conditions

Our Shoulder Team

Frederick M. Azar, M.D.

Tyler J. Brolin, M.D.

Kevin B. Cleveland, M.D.

James "Houston" Dove, M.D.

Austin T. Hardaway, M.D.

Anthony A. Mascioli, M.D.

Quin Throckmorton, M.D.

Matthew Carroll, PA-C

Libby N Harris, PA-C

Kat Reeves, PA-C

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