Dr. Amir R. Kachooei, MD, PhD

Orthopedic Elbow & Hand Surgeon · Educator · Research Leader

Expert Elbow Care

Diagnosing and treating complex elbow conditions with skill, science, and compassion.

Elbow Insitute

Elbow Conditions Treated

Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

Pain and inflammation on the outer part of the elbow caused by overuse of forearm muscles and tendons.

Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)

Similar to tennis elbow, but affects the inner side of the elbow, often due to repetitive wrist flexion or grip stress.

Elbow Arthritis

Joint damage due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis leading to stiffness and pain.

Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture

A tear of the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the elbow, resulting in weakness and difficulty turning the forearm.

Elbow Fractures

Breaks in any of the bones that make up the elbow joint, including the humerus, radius, or ulna.

Ulnar Nerve Compression (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome)

Nerve entrapment at the elbow that can cause numbness, tingling, or weakness in the ring and little fingers.

Elbow Instability

Loose or dislocated elbow due to ligament injury, trauma, or congenital abnormality, often causing recurring dislocations.

Osteochondritis Dissecans

Loss of blood supply to bone beneath the cartilage, leading to pain and loose fragments within the elbow joint—common in athletes.

Olecranon Bursitis

Swelling and inflammation of the bursa over the elbow’s point (olecranon), typically due to pressure, trauma, or infection.

Elbow Contracture

Stiffness and limited motion in the elbow joint, often from injury, arthritis, or prolonged immobilization.