Softball pitching subjects the biceps to high forces and torques when the player’s arm swings around to release the ball. Published in the March 2009 issue of the American Journal of Sports Medicine, the study of the “windmill” pitching motion appears to explain the high incidence of anterior shoulder pain observed in female softball players. […]
Dr. Weil has been selected as a Seattle Met Magazine Top Doctor! Congratulations! “I specialize in minimally invasive hand surgery techniques including, endoscopic carpal tunnel release for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, endoscopic cubital tunnel release for treatment of ulnar nerve compression, arthroscoic surgery, Xiaflex injections and needle aponeurotomy procedures for treatment of Dupuytren’s Disease. […]
The Tommy John Surgery and Little Leaguer’s Elbow With a 13-3 record during the spring and summer of 1974, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John was having an incredible year. Then, mid way through the season, the left-handed sinkerball thrower significantly tore through the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) on his throwing arm. The UCL, located […]
I see three major types of arthritis that affect the elbow and shoulder joints. Osteoarthritis is the “wear-and-tear” arthritis caused from degenerative conditions, and occurs most frequently. Rheumatoid arthritis is less common and is a systemic inflammatory condition of the joint lining (the synovium). Posttraumatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that develops from an […]
Description Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage surface of the elbow is damaged or becomes worn. This can happen because of a previous injury such as elbow dislocation or fracture. It may occur due to degeneration of the joint cartilage from age. Osteoarthritis usually affects the weightbearing joints, such as the hip and knee. The elbow […]