Injuries
caused by damage to the muscles and tendons that control your wrist and fingers usually caused by repeated stress
what is golfer's elbow?
-pain and tenderness on the inner side of the elbow
-stiffness
-weakness in the hands and wrist
-numbness and tingling in the fingers
what are the golfer's elbow symptoms?
long bone extends from the shoulder socket
what is the humerus?
an injury that results from overuse of the extensor muscles
what is tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) ?
may be difficukt to:
-Shake hands or grip an object
-Turn a doorknob
-Hold a coffee cup
what are the symptoms of tennis elbow?
the bone on the pinky side of the arm
what is the ulna?
A injury caused by repetitive stress to the growth plate on the inside of the elbow
What is little league elbow?
-distinct painful pop
-aching, sharp pain, and swelling on the inside of the elbow
-small fractures of the growth plate
-loose bodies or bone chips
-early arthritis and bone spurs
what are the symptoms of little league elbow?
allowing for movement between the humerus and radius bones
what is the humeroradial joint?
can be caused by
-trauma
-prolonged pressure
-infection
what is elbow bursitis?
-stiffness
-achy feeling
-pain with movement or pressure
-red and swollen appearance
what are the elbow bursitis symptoms?
the bone on the thumb side of the arm
what is the radius?
occurs when the ulnar nerve in the arm becomes compressed or irritated.
what is ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow (cubital tunnel syndrome)?
-Numbness or tingling sensation
-Late stage would present for the curling up of the pinky and ring finger
what are the cubital tunnel syndrome symptoms?
allowing for articulation between the radius and ulnar bones
what is the proximal radioulnar joint?