Anatomy
Point of the elbow is called?
Olecranon
Commonly known as Tennis Elbow
Lateral Epicondylitis
Surgery is required to repair injury. Recovery after the surgery is approximately 9 months.
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Sprain
What 3 bones make up the elbow
Humerus, ulna, radius
Compresses the median nerve
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Ultrasound may be used if this is a chronic condition.
Olecranon Bursitis
Connects the ulna and humerus.
Protects the elbow against valgus stress
Ulnar Collateral Ligament
Excessive swelling that appears to be superficial, redness, warmth on the olecranon
olecranon bursitis
Check pulses, immobilize for emergency reduction, X-ray and splinting
Elbow Dislocation
Extends the elbow
Triceps Brachii
Deformity is displaced on the olecranon. Loss of ROM and nerve injury
Elbow dislocation
Return to play through throwing program if athlete is an overhead thrower.
Medial Epicondylitis
Pronates the elbow
Pronator Teres
fall on flexed elbow or direct blow
elbow fracture
Surgery may be required. Do not compress the nerve with outside pressure
Ulnar Nerve Injury