Advanced Elbow Care for Young Athletes

As the region’s expert in youth arm injuries, Dr. Dustin Buller provides advanced diagnosis, treatment, and surgical solutions for young athletes experiencing elbow pain or throwing-related injuries. A fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, Dr. Buller specializes in ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, also known as Tommy John surgery, helping athletes safely return to play and protect their arm health for the long term.

Comprehensive Care for Young Throwers

Dr. Buller understands that young athletes’ growing bones and ligaments need specialized care. Focused on their needs, he combines advanced imaging, precise diagnosis, and individualized treatment to restore arm strength and function.

With Dr. Buller's expertise in modern techniques, he is committed to repairing elbow injuries and helping athletes return to play safely. His care emphasizes surgical precision, customized rehab, and long-term injury prevention.

teenage baseball pitcher

Dr. Buller's approach emphasizes:

  • Thorough evaluation and surgical precision
  • Customized rehabilitation and throwing progression
  • Long-term arm health and injury prevention

Dr. Buller also emphasizes preventative care, working closely with families, coaches, and athletes to reduce the risk of overuse injuries through pitch count management, full-body conditioning, balanced training, and early evaluation of elbow pain or fatigue.

By combining expert treatment with proactive prevention, Dr. Buller helps young athletes stay healthy, recover fully, and return to the game stronger than ever.

Dr. Buller

Dustin C. Buller, M.D.

Dr. Dustin Buller is a fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeon specializing in advanced shoulder, knee, hip, and elbow care, including minimally invasive hip arthroscopy. Utilizing his advanced training, he provides expert surgical and nonsurgical care for athletes and active patients of all ages.

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