ELBOW
Expert Care for Elbow Pain & Injuries in Lafayette, LA
The elbow is one of the hardest-working joints in the body, absorbing impact, stabilizing the wrist and shoulder, and enduring the repetitive strain of everything from gardening to golf. When that strain turns into persistent pain, swelling, or stiffness, it’s often a sign of tendon overuse, ligament damage, or joint degeneration that won’t resolve on its own. Our orthopedic team identifies the root cause, not just the symptom, so treatment actually addresses what’s driving your pain.
Our Elbow Specialists
Matthew D. Williams, MD
Dr. Williams specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and elbow. He is a specialist in total shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, and revision shoulder replacements.
Michael J. Duval, MD
Dr. Duval specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the upper and lower extremities, including the shoulder.
Judson L. Penton, MD
Dr. Penton specializes in sports medicine and advanced arthroscopic surgery for athletes and active patients.
Thomas J. Montgomery, MD
Dr. Montgomery specializes in sports medicine and minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for shoulder and knee injuries.
Robby LeBlanc, MD
Dr. LeBlanc is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon, specializing in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery, with special qualifications in minimally invasive surgery and advanced reconstructive surgery.
Bryce Fugarino, MD
Dr. Fugarino is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic hand, wrist, and elbow surgery.
Brandon K. Kimbrel, MD
Dr. Kimbrel specializes in sports medicine and minimally invasive shoulder, hip, and knee procedures with firsthand experience as a former collegiate athlete.
Elbow
Click on the topics below to find out more from the Orthopaedic connection website of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
- Biceps Tendon Tear at the Elbow
- Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis
- Elbow Dislocation
- Elbow Fractures in Children
- Olecranon (Elbow) Fractures
- Osteoarthritis of the Elbow
- Radial Head Fractures
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
- Throwing Injuries in the Elbow – Athletes
- Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at the Elbow
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