Anatomy
How many bones make up the elbow joint
3
Immediately wrap with compression
Bursitis
UCL tears usually occur how
Acutely
What is the name of one of the bones that make up the elbow joint
1. Humerus
2. Radius
3. Ulna
This elbow injury can be treated the same way as little league elbow
Tennis Elbow
What will an athlete feel when they tear their UCL
Feel a pop and have swelling that collects over the next day or two
What is the range of motion for flexion in the elbow
145 degrees
Rest, Anti inflammatory, stretch,strengthen, gradual return to play
Little League Elbow
This injury occurs traumatically
Elbow dislocation
What are the three ligaments that help create the elbow joint
1. Lateral Collateral
2. Medial Collateral
3. Annular Ligament
Splint as is and continually monitor neuro and pulse
Dislocated Elbow
This injury is a subulxation of the radial head, where the annular ligament gets trapped
Nursemaids Elbow
Which side is the Radius on
Thumb side
Surgical decompression can be preformed if chronic pain is not alleviated
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Compression of the ulnar nerve that results in numbness and tingling along the smallest two fingers and up the medial side of the arm.
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome