Elbow Conditions

The triceps or triceps brachii is a crucial muscle of the arm. It runs along the back of the upper arm bone (humerus) between the shoulder and the elbow. Tendons are strong bands of tissue that attach muscle to bone.

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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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The elbow is a complex joint of the upper limb, formed by the articulation of the long bone of the upper arm or humerus, and the two bones of the forearm - the radius and ulna. It is one of the important joints of the upper limb and is involved in basic movements such as bending and extending the arm and rotating the forearm.

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Although the elbows are not weight-bearing joints, they are important for the proper functioning of the upper limb. Hence, even minor trauma or disease affecting the elbow may cause pain and limit movement of the upper limbs. Arthritis is one of the common conditions affecting the elbow joint.

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A biceps tear can be complete or partial. Partial biceps tendon tears will not completely break the tendon while complete tendon tears will break the tendon into two parts. Tears of the distal biceps tendon are usually complete and the muscle is separated from the bone. Tears of the distal biceps tendon most often result from a sudden injury, commonly when lifting a heavy object.

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The arm in the human body is made up of three bones that join to form a hinge joint called the elbow. The upper arm bone or humerus connects from the shoulder to the elbow to form the top of the hinge joint. The lower arm or forearm consists of two bones, the radius and the ulna. These bones connect the wrist to the elbow forming the bottom portion of the hinge joint.

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Triceps tendonitis is inflammation of the triceps tendon, the tissue that connects the triceps muscle on the back of the upper arm to the ulna at the back of your elbow joint, allowing you to straighten your arm and push away.

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

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An elbow sprain is an injury to the soft tissues of the elbow. It is caused due to stretching or tearing (partial or full) of the ligaments that support the elbow joint.

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Tennis elbow is a common name for the elbow condition lateral epicondylitis. It is typically an overuse injury that causes microtearing and degeneration of the tendons that attach to the lateral epicondyle.

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Golfers elbow, also called medial epicondylitis, is a painful condition occurring from repeated muscle contractions in the forearm that leads to inflammation and microtears in the tendons that attach to the medial epicondyle.

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Little league elbow, also called medial apophysitis, is an overuse condition that occurs when there is overstress or injury to the inside portion of the elbow. It is commonly seen in children or adolescents involved in sports activities that require repetitive throwing such as baseball.

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Dislocation of the radius bone from the elbow in a young child is called nursemaids elbow.

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

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Elbow contracture refers to a stiff elbow with a limited range of motion. It is a common complication following elbow surgery or elbow trauma, such as fractures, dislocations, and burns.

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A distal humerus fracture is a rare injury that occurs when there is a break in the lower end of the humerus.Fracture of the distal humerus can cause pain and impairment in the function of the elbow joint.

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Radial head fractures are common and occur in almost 20% of acute elbow injuries. Elbow dislocations are often associated with radial head fractures. Radial head fractures are more common in women than in men and occur more frequently in the age group of 30 to 40 years.

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Elbow fractures may occur from trauma, such as a fall onto an outstretched arm, a direct blow to the elbow or an abnormal twist to the joint beyond its functional limit.

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

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Your elbow is a joint made up of three bones held together by surrounding muscles, ligaments, and joint capsule. It is both a hinge and pivot joint allowing you to bend and rotate your elbow freely. Loose bodies in your elbow are small pieces of bone or cartilage that have broken off and are lying or floating free within the joint. They can make elbow movement such as bending or rotation difficult or painful.

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Radial tunnel syndrome is a painful condition caused by pressure on the radial nerve in the forearm. The entrapment or compression occurs frequently in the proximal forearm in the radial tunnel, a narrow space through which the nerve runs near the elbow joint.

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

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Post-traumatic stiffness is caused by trauma and results in reduced or loss of motion of a joint and functional impairment.

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When the elbow is bent, the ulnar nerve can stretch and catch on the bony bump. When the ulnar nerve is compressed or entrapped, the nerve can become injured or inflamed, leading to cubital tunnel syndrome.

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