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Elbow Conditions

  • Elbow Stiffness

    Elbow Stiffness

    Elbow stiffness is a condition characterized by a restricted range of motion of the elbow causing difficulty bending, straightening, or...

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  • Elbow Impingement

    Elbow Impingement

    Elbow impingement is a medical condition characterized by compression and injury of soft tissue structures, such as cartilage...

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  • Posterior Impingement of the Elbow

    Posterior Impingement of the Elbow

    Posterior elbow impingement is a medical condition characterized by compression and injury of soft tissue structures such as...

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  • Lateral Impingement of the Elbow

    Lateral Impingement of the Elbow

    Lateral elbow impingement is a medical condition characterized by compression and injury of the soft tissue structures, such as...

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  • Triceps Injuries

    Triceps Injuries

    A triceps injury is damage to the tendon that attaches the triceps muscle at the back of your upper arm to the shoulder blade and elbow bone.

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  • Elbow Ligament Injuries

    Elbow Ligament Injuries

    Elbow ligament injuries are injuries to the tough elastic tissues that connect the bones of the elbow joint to each other.

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  • Elbow Trauma

    Elbow Trauma

    A fracture is a common injury to the elbow. Elbow fractures may result from a fall onto an outstretched wrist, a direct impact to...

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  • Ulnar Nerve Neuritis

    Ulnar Nerve Neuritis

    Ulnar nerve neuritis, also known as ulnar nerve entrapment or cubital tunnel syndrome, is a condition in which the ulnar nerve becomes...

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  • Elbow Arthritis

    Elbow Arthritis

    Elbow arthritis is an inflammatory condition that causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and interference with the use of the arm.

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  • Bicep Tendon Tear at the Elbow

    Bicep Tendon Tear at the Elbow

    A biceps tear can be complete or partial. Partial biceps tendon tears will not completely break the tendon while...

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  • Elbow Dislocation

    Elbow Dislocation

    Elbow dislocations usually occur when you fall onto an outstretched hand. It can also occur from a traumatic injury such as...

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  • Triceps Tendonitis

    Triceps Tendonitis

    Triceps tendonitis is inflammation of the triceps tendon, the tissue that connects the triceps muscle on the back of the...

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  • Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis

    Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis

    Inflammation of the olecranon bursa leads to a condition called olecranon bursitis.

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  • Osteochondritis Dissecans of Elbow

    Osteochondritis Dissecans of Elbow

    Osteochondritis dissecans is a joint condition in which a piece of cartilage, along with a thin layer of bone separates...

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  • Elbow Injuries

    Elbow Injuries

    Some of the common elbow injuries include Elbow fractures, Tennis elbow/golfer's elbow, Tendonitis...

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  • Little League Elbow

    Little League Elbow

    Little league elbow, also called medial apophysitis, is an overuse condition that occurs when there is overstress or injury to...

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  • Distal Biceps Avulsion

    Distal Biceps Avulsion

    Avulsions of the distal biceps tendon are when the tendon tears or ruptures at its insertion in the forearm.

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  • Distal Humerus Fractures of the Elbow

    Distal Humerus Fractures of the Elbow

    Injury in the distal humerus can cause impairment in the function of the elbow joint. A distal humerus fracture is a rare condition...

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  • Elbow Fractures in Children

    Elbow Fractures in Children

    Fractures are more common in children due to their physical activities as well as their bone properties. An elbow fracture most commonly...

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  • Radial Head Fractures of the Elbow

    Radial Head Fractures of the Elbow

    Radial head fractures are very common and occur in almost 20% of acute elbow injuries. Elbow dislocations are generally...

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  • Elbow Fractures

    Elbow Fractures

    Elbow fractures may occur from trauma, resulting from various reasons: a fall on an outstretched arm, a direct blow to the elbow...

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  • Hyperextension Injury of the Elbow

    Hyperextension Injury of the Elbow

    Hyperextension injury of the elbow occurs when the elbow joint is bent beyond its normal range of motion...

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  • Ulnar Nerve Neuropathy

    Ulnar Nerve Neuropathy

    Ulnar nerve neuropathy is the entrapment or compression of the ulnar nerve causing impairment of its function.

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  • Mid-shaft Humerus Fracture

    Mid-shaft Humerus Fracture

    A mid-shaft humerus fracture is a common type of humerus fracture that occurs along the mid-section of the humerus or upper arm bone.

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  • Radial Tunnel Syndrome

    Radial Tunnel Syndrome

    Radial tunnel syndrome is a painful condition caused by pressure on the radial nerve of the forearm.

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  • Throwing Injuries of the Elbow

    Throwing Injuries of the Elbow

    An athlete uses an overhand throw to achieve greater speed and distance. Repeated throwing in sports such as baseball and...

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  • Distal Biceps Injuries

    Distal Biceps Injuries

    The lower end of the biceps muscle called the distal biceps forms a tendon which attaches to the upper part of the radius...

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  • Elbow Instability

    Elbow Instability

    Elbow instability is a condition in which the elbow joint occasionally slides out of alignment due to the unstable state of the joint.

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  • Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries (Elbow)

    Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries (Elbow)

    Your elbow is made of four ligaments. The ligament on the outside of the elbow is a lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL).

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  • Post-traumatic Stiffness (Elbow)

    Post-traumatic Stiffness (Elbow)

    Post-traumatic stiffness is a disabling complication caused by trauma resulting in reduced or loss of motion and functional impairment.

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  • Radial Head Pathology

    Radial Head Pathology

    Radial head pathology can be defined as the study of causes and effects of conditions, fractures, or dislocations pertaining...

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  • Panner's Disease

    Radial Head Pathology

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