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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...

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  • Elbow Impingement

    Elbow Impingement

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

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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...

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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 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...

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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...

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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...

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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

    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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  • Triceps Tendonitis

    Triceps Tendonitis

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

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  • Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis

    Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis

    The causes of elbow bursitis may include trauma or a hard blow on the elbow, excessive leaning ...

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  • Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow

    Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow

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

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  • Elbow Injuries

    Elbow Injuries

    Elbow fractures may result from a fall onto an outstretched wrist, direct impact to the elbow or twisting injury.

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  • Distal Biceps Avulsion

    Distal Biceps Avulsion

    The biceps muscle, located in the front of the upper arm, allows you to bend the elbow and rotate the arm.

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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.

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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...

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  • Coronoid Fracture of the Elbow

    Coronoid Fracture of the Elbow

    A coronoid fracture is a break in the coronoid process which is a bony prominence of the ulna bone in the elbow joint.

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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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  • Throwing Injuries of the Elbow

    Throwing Injuries of the Elbow

    An athlete uses an overhand throw to achieve greater speed and distance.

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  • Elbow (Olecranon) Fractures

    Elbow (Olecranon) Fractures

    Olecranon fractures are described as a break in the bony tip of the elbow that sticks out when you bend your arm.

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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...

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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...

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  • University of Buffalo
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  • Cleveland Clinic
  • Lenox Hill Hospital
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine