Common Conditions
This common overuse condition causes pain and tenderness on the outer side of the elbow, often triggered by repetitive wrist extension and gripping activities frequently seen in racquet sports.
what is lateral epicondylitis
This main hinge joint of the arm is formed by the intersection of three bones . What are they
what is humerus, radius, and ulna
Microtears in the tendons on the outside of the elbow, often caused by repetitive wrist extension in racket sports, lead to this common condition.
what is tennis elbow
Unlike its lateral counterpart, this condition involves inflammation or micro-tearing of the flexor tendon origin on the inner side of the elbow, frequently aggravated by repetitive wrist flexion and pronation.
what is medial epicondylitis
This primary stabilizing ligament on the inner elbow resists valgus stress.
What is the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL)?
This injury to the medial collateral ligament is highly prevalent among baseball pitchers due to the extreme repetitive stress of overhand throwing.
Also known as the lateral epicondylitis, this overuse condition causes pain to the outer side of the elbow
what is tennis elbow
This tight ring-like structure holds the radial head in place against the ulna.
What is the annular ligament?
This famous elbow ligament reconstruction surgery is named after a major league pitcher.
What is Tommy John surgery?
Medial epicondylitis is the common medical term for this alternative sports-related elbow injury.
what is golfers elbow
This fluid-filled sac over the elbow can become inflamed from pressure or trauma, causing a goose egg swelling.
What is olecranon bursitis?
Striking the ulnar nerve at the elbow is commonly known by this humorous nickname
What is hitting your "funny bone"?
This specific forearm muscle tendon is most frequently involved in lateral epicondylitis.
What is the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB)?
The bony bump on the back of your elbow—the part you rest on a table—is actually this specific anatomical process of the ulna
what is the Olecranon
The "Terrible Triad" of the elbow consists of a posterior dislocation, a radial head fracture, and a fracture of this process.
What is the coronoid process?