Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury of the Elbow
The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is a band of tissue located on the inner side of the elbow joint that connects the humerus to the ulna. It provides stability to the elbow during overhead throwing motions. A UCL injury refers to stretching, partial or complete tearing of the ulnar collateral ligament. Common Symptoms Cause & […]
Elbow Injuries in the Throwing Athlete
Elbow injuries in throwing athletes, such as baseball pitchers, are typically overuse injuries caused by the repetitive high valgus and extension loads imparted on the elbow during the overhead throwing motion. These injuries can be acute or chronic and often involve the medial (inner) stabilizing structures of the elbow. Common Symptoms Cause & Anatomy The […]
Elbow Fractures in Children
Elbow fractures are common injuries in children, accounting for around 10% of all childhood fractures. They involve a break in one or more of the bones that make up the elbow joint – the humerus (upper arm bone), radius, and ulna (forearm bones). The elbow is a complex joint with an intricate network of nerves, […]
Elbow dislocation
Elbow dislocation is a serious injury where the bones of the forearm (radius and ulna) become separated and move out of alignment with the bone of the upper arm (humerus), disrupting the normal elbow joint. Common Symptoms Cause & Anatomy The elbow joint is formed by the articulation of three bones – the humerus (upper […]
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Bursitis is an inflammation of the olecranon bursa, a fluid-filled sac that cushions the bony tip of the elbow joint. Common Symptoms Cause & Anatomy The olecranon is the bony tip of the elbow. The olecranon bursa is a fluid-filled sac that cushions this bony prominence, allowing the skin to smoothly glide over it […]
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat various conditions affecting the elbow joint. It involves making small incisions around the elbow and inserting a camera (arthroscope) to visualize the inside of the joint and use miniature surgical instruments to perform repairs or treatments. Common Symptoms Common symptoms that may […]
Distal Humerus Fractures
A distal humerus fracture is a break in the lower end of the upper arm bone (humerus), near the elbow joint. It involves one of the three bones that form the elbow joint – the humerus, radius, and ulna. The fracture can range from a minor crack to the bone breaking into multiple pieces (comminuted […]
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by increased pressure or stretching of the ulnar nerve, which runs along the inside of the elbow behind the bony bump known as the “funny bone”. It is the second most common upper extremity nerve entrapment after carpal tunnel syndrome. Common Symptoms Cause & Anatomy The ulnar nerve […]
Ruptured Distal Biceps Tendon
A ruptured distal biceps tendon is an injury where the tendon attaching the biceps muscle to the radius bone in the forearm tears near the elbow joint. This results in significant loss of strength in elbow flexion and forearm supination (rotating the forearm palm up). Common Symptoms Cause & Anatomy The most common cause is […]
Elbow Procedures & Conditions
