The elbow is an example of a joint that has both hinge and pivot joints — the ulnahumeral joint and the radioulnar joint. The ends of the upper arm bone (humerus) and the larger of the two bones of the forearm (ulna) form a hinge that allows the arm to bend — the ulnahumeral joint.  The smaller bone in the forearm (radius) — which is on the thumb side of the arm — and the ulna form the radioulnar joint. This joint allows rotation or pivoting of the forearm so that you can place your palm up or down. The Orthopaedic Clinic has on staff specialists in diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases that affect the elbow.

Elbow Surgeons

Ronald W. Hillyer, M.D.

Frazier K. Jones, M.D.

David W. Scott, M.D.

James R. Whatley, M.D.

Todd Michael Sheils, M.D.