Elbow, Arm and Shoulder Specialist

Healthy Shoulder Joint

Let’s take a look at a healthy shoulder joint. It consists of three separate bones: the clavicle (collar bone), the scapula (shoulder blade) and the humerus (upper arm bone). The shoulder bones held in place by muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Tendons are tissue cords that hold the shoulder muscles to bones and help the shoulder move. Ligaments stabilize the shoulder joint by holding the three shoulder bones together.

Here are some interesting facts about your shoulder joint – did you know your shoulder:

is capable of over 10,000 positions

has 10 different muscles

on average weighs about 9 lbs

Healthy Elbow Joint

Your healthy elbow joint is made up of three bones: the humerus (upper arm bone), the paired radius and ulna (forearm bones). The elbows main function is the proper placement of the hand vs. the shoulder that is responsible for the placement of the arm.

Here are some interesting facts about your elbow joint – did you know your elbow:

the distance between your elbow and wrist is roughly as long as your foot

elbow skin is one of the most pain resistant areas of the body due to think skin and few nerves

it is impossible to lick your elbow

Now let’s examine issues that can impact the shoulder and elbow…

A full array of treatment options for shoulder, arm and elbow pain and numbness.

I see numerous cases of shoulder and elbow injuries. Most of us have experienced at one time or another injury or pain of the arm though having had shoulder pain myself, it is very unpleasant. Shoulder and elbow pain can occur for many reasons.

Disease such as arthritis, injury, or repetitive motion, are some of the reasons I see patients with shoulder and elbow distress such as pain, stiffness, and movement restriction.

Dr. Davenport is expert at diagnosing and treating the full range of shoulder and elbow conditions. Post-injury and surgery patients benefit from his expertise from initial treatment and throughout rehabilitation.

Schedule an appointment at: 580-353-8600

Below are just some of the shoulder and elbow injuries we treat along with some of the surgeries regularly performed.