Shoulder and Elbow Care

From simple strains to complex shoulder or elbow injuries, our treatments help you get back to activities you love.

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Shoulder and Elbow Care

From simple strains to complex shoulder or elbow injuries, our treatments help you get back to activities you love.

Make an appointment Find a specialist Find a location

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Don’t waste another day with shoulder or elbow pain

Pain in your shoulder or elbow can make you want to avoid everyday tasks and exercise. At UW Medicine, we can help you heal faster to get you back on track.

Whether you have a fracture, sprain or a chronic condition that you’ve been managing, the experts at UW Medicine provide both nonsurgical and surgical treatments that are the best solution for your needs.

Common shoulder and elbow issues

Arthritis
Athletic injuries, including throwing injuries
Cartilage damage
Dislocation or instability

Tendonitis, including tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
Fractures
Frozen shoulder
Impingement syndrome

Labral injuries
Rotator cuff tears
Tommy John injury

Meet our featured specialists

Jonah Hebert-Davies, MD

An expert surgeon when it comes to repairing shoulders, elbows and fractures, Dr. Hebert-Davies actively partners with patients for the best results.

Meet Dr. Hebert-Davies

Dr. Hsu, MD

Dr. Hsu utilizes the most up-to-date arthroscopic and open surgical techniques to restore comfort and function to patients suffering from painful shoulder and elbow conditions.

Meet Dr. Hsu

Cindy Lin, MD

Dr. Lin is a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor, called a physiatrist, who specializes in sports medicine. She is also a leading researcher for exercise medicine.

Meet Dr. Lin

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Treatments for shoulder and elbow conditions

At UW Medicine, we treat a wide range of shoulder and elbow issues. Our doctors partner with you to find the best therapies to maximize your recovery.

Nonsurgical services

Our doctors have advanced training and certification in sports medicine. They include physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors, called physiatrists, family medicine doctors and orthopedic surgeons. Just as professional sports teams rely on our doctors as their physicians, you can trust us to get you back to the activities you love.

The focus of our nonsurgical treatment is active rehabilitation.

Common nonsurgical treatments:

Physical therapy
Prescribed exercise program
Medication
Ultrasound-guided injections

We offer complete care to help you manage pain and recover or preserve function and mobility. Whether you are an elite athlete or just need care for aches or pains, we can help.

Learn more about our sports medicine program, find a sports medicine doctor, or visit one of our clinics.

Surgical services

If surgery is necessary, we use minimally invasive options whenever possible. Our orthopedic surgeons are ranked among the best in the nation, helping people get back to activities they love.