One of the most common elbow conditions is tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis. It is a common condition. Anyone who uses their upper extremities for a significant amount of activity, such as players of other racquet sports, golfers, is susceptible to this condition. It usually resolves by itself if we do nothing.

We asked Dr. Hinchey when it might be a good time for a patient to start considering a shoulder replacement.

Despite technological advances over the past multiple decades, the most important part of determining the cause of a patient’s shoulder pain remains the history and physical examination.