Radial Head Subluxation
Nursemaid’s elbow, also known as radial head subluxation, is a common injury among toddlers and preschoolers, typically occurring between ages 1-4 years old. It happens when a ligament slips out of place and gets caught between two bones in the elbow joint, partially dislocating the elbow. Common Symptoms Cause & Anatomy The injury usually occurs […]
Elbow Ligament Injuries
Elbow ligament injuries are injuries to the strong connective tissues that hold the bones of the elbow joint together. The main ligaments involved are: Common Symptoms Cause & Anatomy The elbow is a hinge joint formed by the articulation of the humerus (upper arm bone) with the radius and ulna (forearm bones). The MCL and […]
Ruptured Triceps Tendon
A ruptured triceps tendon is a tear or rupture of the thick tendon that connects the triceps muscle at the back of the upper arm to the olecranon (bony prominence) at the elbow joint. Common Symptoms Cause & Anatomy The triceps brachii is a large muscle on the back of the upper arm that extends […]
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is a condition that causes pain on the inner side of the elbow where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bony bump (medial epicondyle). It is a form of tendinitis caused by overuse or repetitive stress on the forearm muscles and tendons. Common Symptoms The […]
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a condition characterized by swelling of the tendons that bend your wrist backward away from your palm. It involves inflammation or small tears in the tendons that attach the forearm muscles to the bony bump on the outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle). Common Symptoms Cause & Anatomy Tennis elbow […]
Radial Head Fractures
A radial head fracture is a break in the radial head, which is the top part of the radius bone in the elbow joint. The radial head articulates with the capitellum of the humerus and the lesser sigmoid notch of the ulna to allow forearm rotation and elbow flexion/extension. A radial head fracture can occur from […]
Osteoarthritis of the Elbow
Elbow arthritis is a condition that causes pain, inflammation, and stiffness in the elbow joint. Common Symptoms Cause & Anatomy The main causes of elbow arthritis are: The elbow is a hinge joint formed by the humerus bone of the upper arm and the radius and ulna bones of the forearm. Cartilage covers the bone […]
Olecranon (Elbow) Fractures
An olecranon fracture is a break in the bony prominence (olecranon) at the proximal end of the ulna bone that forms the tip of the elbow. It is a common elbow fracture, accounting for around 10% of upper extremity fractures in adults. Common Symptoms Cause & Anatomy The olecranon forms part of the elbow joint […]
Erb’s Palsy (Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy)
Erb’s palsy, also known as brachial plexus birth palsy, is a condition characterized by arm weakness or paralysis due to injury to the brachial plexus nerves during childbirth. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that control movement and sensation in the shoulder, arm, and hand. Common Symptoms Common symptoms of Erb’s palsy include: […]
Elbow Replacement
Elbow replacement surgery, also known as total elbow arthroplasty, is a procedure to remove damaged parts of the elbow joint and replace them with artificial implants made of metal and plastic. It is typically recommended when the elbow joint is severely damaged and causes chronic pain or loss of mobility that does not improve with […]