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Elbow Conditions

  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

    Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

    When the elbow is bent, the ulnar nerve can stretch and catch on the bony bump. When the ulnar nerve...

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  • Elbow Arthritis

    Elbow Arthritis

    Although the elbows are not weight-bearing joints, they are considered to be most important...

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  • Elbow Contracture

    Elbow Contracture

    Elbow contracture refers to a stiff elbow with a limited range of motion. It is a common complication...

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  • Elbow Stiffness

    Elbow Stiffness

    Elbow stiffness is a condition characterized by a restricted range of motion of the elbow causing...

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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...

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  • Triceps Injuries

    Triceps Injuries

    The triceps or triceps brachii is a crucial muscle of the upper arm (humerus).

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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...

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  • Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum

    Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum

    OCD of the capitellum is a localized fragmentation and separation of subchondral bone - meaning...

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  • Elbow Trauma

    Elbow Trauma

    The elbow is a complex hinge joint formed by the articulation of three bones - humerus, radius and ulna.

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  • Ulnar Nerve Neuritis

    Ulnar Nerve Neuritis

    Ulnar nerve neuritis, also known as ulnar nerve entrapment or cubital tunnel syndrome...

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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...

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  • Elbow Dislocation

    Elbow Dislocation

    The arm in the human body is made up of three bones that join to form a hinge joint called the elbow.

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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...

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  • Elbow Injuries

    Elbow Injuries

    The elbow is a complex hinge joint formed by the articulation of three bones - humerus, radius and ulna.

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  • Elbow Pain

    Elbow Pain

    Damage to any of the structures that make up the elbow joint can cause elbow pain.

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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...

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  • Elbow Fractures in Children

    Elbow Fractures in Children

    The arm in the human body is made up of three bones that join to form a hinge joint called the elbow.

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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.

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  • Elbow Fractures

    Elbow Fractures

    Elbow fractures may occur from trauma, resulting from various reasons: a fall on an outstretched arm...

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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...

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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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  • Loose Bodies in the Elbow

    Loose Bodies in the Elbow

    Your elbow is a joint made up of three bones held together by muscles, ligaments, tendons...

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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...

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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...

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  • Distal Biceps Injuries

    Distal Biceps Injuries

    The biceps is a large muscle present in front of the upper arm, extending from the shoulder joint...

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  • Elbow Instability

    Elbow Instability

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

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  • Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries (Elbow)

    Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries (Elbow)

    A ligament is a band of elastic, tough fibrous connective tissue around a joint. It attaches bone to...

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  • Post-traumatic Stiffness (Elbow)

    Post-traumatic Stiffness (Elbow)

    Medically, stiffness is difficulty moving a joint due to the loss of the joint’s range of motion caused...

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  • Golfer's Elbow

    Golfer's Elbow

    Golfer’s elbow, also called medial epicondylitis, is a painful condition occurring from repeated muscle contractions...

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  • Tennis Elbow

    Tennis Elbow

    Tennis elbow is a common name for the elbow condition lateral epicondylitis. It is an overuse injury that causes inflammation...

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