Elbow

The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey understands how important it is to have healthy elbows. When you have an elbow injury or a chronic elbow condition, the simplest tasks—such as reaching for a plate, lifting laundry, swinging a golf club, typing on a computer, taking a shower or cooking—can become difficult or impossible.

Every orthopedic elbow specialist at OINJ has the training, experience and expertise necessary to restore your elbow and arm function. This includes repairing traumatic injuries and treating chronic conditions and repetitive motion injuries, such as tennis elbow. Our ultimate goal is to help you return to your daily activities without elbow pain.

At OINJ, we will create a customized treatment plan to fit your needs. Our team of board-certified elbow surgeons are experienced in diagnosing and providing the best treatment and preventative care for a wide range of acute and chronic elbow and arm conditions. Using the most advanced techniques and technologies, OINJ offers quality care for injury of the elbow to bring you relief and get you moving again.

So now you may be wondering: “How can I find an elbow doctor or elbow surgeon near me?” OINJ’s elbow orthopedic specialists use the latest technology in our state-of-the-art facilities across Sussex County, Warren County and Morris County—including our new office in Morristown. You can rest assured that the Orthopedic Institute of NJ provides the best elbow orthopedic care and elbow surgery in the area.

At OINJ, we specialize in diagnosing, treating and providing preventive care for all acute and chronic conditions of the elbow and cases of elbow pain. These include elbow arthritis, nerve compression/entrapment (Cubital tunnel syndrome), tendonitis of the elbow (Tennis elbow and Golfer’s elbow), elbow fractures, biceps tendon rupture/tear and more.

Serving patients from age one to 101, our nationally recognized physicians work collaboratively to evaluate your situation and develop a personal care plan specifically with you in mind. We offer a full array of orthopedic services to meet your needs, with a patient-first approach designed to get you feeling better quickly. Across our locations we provide both surgical and non-surgical orthopedic solutions, with specialists who are dedicated to using cutting-edge techniques and equipment.

Looking for an elbow doctor, wrist doctor or hand doctor to treat your orthopedic wrist pain, orthopedic hand pain or orthopedic elbow pain? At OINJ’s Hand & Upper Extremity Center, our specialized physicians effectively diagnose and treat conditions of the Hand and & Upper Extremity (shoulder, arm, elbow and wrist) as well as the associated nerves, ligaments, tendons, muscles and bones. Using extensive diagnostic testing and minimally invasive techniques, we will restore motion and function, relieving pain for adult, adolescent and pediatric patients of all activity levels.

Below are some of the conditions treated and services that OINJ offers:

• Arthritis: Our knowledgeable rheumatology department to provide comprehensive pain management and treatment of arthritis and its effects.
• Entrapment Neuropathy: A minimally-invasive surgical technique known as carpal tunnel release may be performed in a short period of time.
• Fractures, Strains and Sprains: Our leading physicians create a customized treatment plan for common injuries to the arms, hands, elbows, elbows and wrists.
• Nerve & Tendon Repair: Using the latest in minimally invasive technology, our experienced surgeons will diagnose and repair damage to the nerves and tendons.
• Rehabilitation: Our highly-trained, certified physical therapy team offers specialized services for hand therapy and rehabilitation.
• Sports Injuries: Our team specializes in treating injuries related to sports and high-level activity.

From its years of experience, OINJ knows how acute or chronic pain can negatively impact the lives of its patient. That is why, compassion is ingrained in the DNA of our Orthopedic Physicians Teams.

The Hand & Upper Extremity Center at OINJ is the place to find an elbow expert or hand and wrist specialist. If you have a hand injury or need hand surgery, you’ll want to get in touch with our top notch team, led by hand surgeon Christian J. Zaino, MD, Frank J. Corrigan MD and A.J. Pfleger, PA-C.

Christian J. Zaino, MD is a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon with sub-specialized training in hand, upper extremity, and microscopic surgery. He treats both children and adults with any orthopedic injury or ailment of the arm.

Dr. Zaino completed a formal fellowship in hand, upper extremity, and microscopic surgery at the University of Chicago. He also received training in congenital hand surgery at the National Children’s Hospital of Lima, Peru, and microscopic surgery at the Mayo Clinic of Rochester, Minnesota. Most recently, he completed a traveling fellowship in complex wrist arthroscopy and reconstruction at the Hand Institute of Auckland, New Zealand.

While in Orthopedic Residency at SUNY Downstate / Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, he was chief resident and team physician for two Brooklyn high school football teams – one was his Alma Mater. He completed his surgical internship at New York University Medical Center / Bellevue Hospital in New York. Dr. Zaino also has numerous first-author publications and has given several national and international presentations.

Frank J. Corrigan MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon with OINJ and is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with a subspecialty certificate in Surgery of the Hand. Prior to joining The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey, Dr. Corrigan was in practice in Binghamton, NY for three years. He holds membership in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Corrigan resides in Long Valley, NJ with his wife and two young children.

A.J. Pfleger, PA-C is a physician assistant with The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey.

Andrew "A.J." Pfleger, PA-C is a Physician Assistant with The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey. He has been a member of the OINJ team since January 2017.

A.J. is responsible for office patient care, pre-operative assessments, post-operative care, and serves as a surgical assistant in the operating room.

Still looking for an elbow, wrist or hand specialist? Explore our complete roster of OINJ physicians here.