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Fellowship subspecialty

Elbow care from a shoulder & elbow fellowship-trained surgeon.

Dr. Bastian’s fellowship covered the elbow as well as the shoulder — so stubborn elbow problems are squarely in his wheelhouse.

Quick answer

Dr. Bastian treats tennis and golfer’s elbow, fractures, ligament injuries, stiffness and nerve compression around the elbow — with non-surgical care and surgery as needed. He completed a dedicated shoulder & elbow fellowship.

When the elbow won’t cooperate

Elbow pain can come from overuse tendinitis, a nerve being pinched, a ligament injury, or a fracture. Sorting out which one you have is the key to fixing it.

Most elbow conditions improve without surgery, using activity modification, therapy, bracing or injections. When surgery is appropriate, it’s tailored precisely to the problem.

Conditions we treat

  • Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
  • Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
  • Elbow fractures & dislocations
  • Ligament injuries (including UCL)
  • Cubital tunnel (ulnar nerve) syndrome
  • Elbow stiffness & loss of motion
  • Biceps/triceps tendon injuries

Procedures & treatments

  • Tendon repair / debridement
  • Ligament reconstruction or repair
  • Ulnar nerve decompression
  • Fracture fixation
  • Elbow arthroscopy for stiffness or loose bodies

What to expect

Dr. Bastian will pinpoint the source of your elbow pain and explain it clearly, then lay out a plan that usually starts conservatively and escalates only if needed.

Dr. Bastian believes in conservative care first when it makes sense — many problems improve with therapy, injections, bracing or time. When surgery is the right answer, he’ll explain exactly why, what it involves, and what recovery looks like, so you can decide with confidence.

Common questions

Elbow FAQs

Will tennis elbow go away on its own? +
Many cases improve over months with rest, therapy, bracing and sometimes injections. When pain persists despite those measures, a focused procedure can help. Dr. Bastian will guide the timing.
What causes numbness in my ring and little fingers? +
That pattern often points to the ulnar nerve being compressed at the elbow (cubital tunnel syndrome). It’s evaluated with an exam and sometimes nerve testing, and ranges from activity changes to a decompression procedure.
Do elbow fractures need surgery? +
It depends on whether the bones are stable and aligned. Some heal in a splint or cast; displaced or unstable fractures may need fixation. An X-ray review guides the decision.
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