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Elbow Conditions

  • 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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  • Elbow Stiffness

    Elbow Stiffness

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

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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...

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  • Triceps Injuries

    Triceps Injuries

    The triceps or triceps brachii is a crucial muscle of the upper arm (humerus). It runs along the upper arm bone between the shoulder...

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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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  • Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum

    Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum

    OCD of the capitellum is a localized fragmentation and separation of subchondral bone - meaning the bone below the cartilage - in your elbow.

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  • Elbow Trauma

    Elbow Trauma

    The elbow is a complex joint of the upper limb, formed by the articulation of the long bone of the upper arm or humerus...

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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...

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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 complete tendon...

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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 of bone separates because...

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  • Elbow Injuries

    Elbow Injuries

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

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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

    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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  • 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, causing damage to the bones...

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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, and cartilage.

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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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  • 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 basketball...

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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 to the elbow.

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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)

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

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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 by an injury...

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