General Information About Arthritis
Osteoarthritis, also known as “wear and tear” arthritis, is a progressive disease of the joints.
Osteoarthritis, also known as “wear and tear” arthritis, is a progressive disease of the joints.
Osteoarthritis of the elbow occurs when the cartilage surface of the elbow is damaged or becomes worn.
The first symptom is usually a loss of motion, especially in extension.
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow.
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a pain condition that is constant over a long period of time that is believed to be the result of dysfunction in the central or peripheral nervous systems.
These conditions are usually diagnosed through clinical in-office evaluation and with the help of a Nerve Conduction Study and EMG.
Tennis elbow is a form of tendonitis that causes pain over the bony prominence called the lateral epicondyle on the outside of the elbow.
Swelling is often the first symptom. The skin on the back of the elbow is loose, which means that a small amount of swelling may not be noticed right away
The biceps muscle is in the front of your upper arm. It helps you bend your elbow and rotate your forearm. It also helps keep your shoulder stable.
Golfer’s Elbow is degeneration of the tendon insertion of the muscles that flex the wrist.
The triceps tendon can get tendonitis or a frank rupture.
Elbow fractures may result from falling onto an outstretched arm, a direct impact to the elbow, or a twisting injury.
These fractures that occur in, or around, the elbow account for about 10% of all fractures in children.
Trying to break a fall by putting your hand out in front of you seems almost instinctive. But the force of the fall could travel up the lower forearm bones and dislocate the elbow.
When the joint surfaces of an elbow are separated, the elbow is dislocated. Elbow dislocations can be complete or partial.
Your forearm is made up of two bones, the radius, and the ulna. In most cases of adult forearm fractures, both bones are broken.
Fractures of the forearm can occur near the wrist at the farthest (distal) end of the bone, in the middle of the forearm, or near the elbow at the top (proximal) end of the bone.
The three bones that come together to form the elbow can break (fracture) in different ways.
Overhand throwing places extremely high stresses on the elbow. In baseball pitchers and other throwing athletes, these high stresses are repeated many times and can lead to serious overuse injury.
Damage and tear to the ulnar collateral ligament is the most common injury suffered and is often caused by pitchers throwing too much.
Damage and tear to the ulnar collateral ligament is the most common injury suffered and is often caused by pitchers throwing too much.
Little leaguer’s elbow is an injury to the growth plate on the inside of the elbow or the medial epicondyle
Arthroscopy is a procedure that orthopedic surgeons use to inspect, diagnose, and repair problems inside a joint.
Although elbow joint replacement is much less common than knee or hip replacement, it is just as successful in relieving joint pain and returning people to activities they enjoy.
Replacement of the end of the humerus and the proximal portion of the ulna. It is a total joint like a hip or a knee.
Patients with elbow pain, loss of motion and mechanical symptoms can benefit from surgical intervention.
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