Anatomy
What are the three bones that make up the elbow?
What is radius, ulna, and humerus
What is 1 symptom of a fractured elbow
what is pain, swelling, bruising
What may be necessary to where if an elbow fracture occurs.
What is a splint
What results from repetitive stress to the growth plate on the inside of the elbow?
What is Little League Elbow.
What is the tip of the elbow called
What is the olecranon process
Swelling behind the elbow on the tip can result in this injury.
What is olecranon bursitis
How long will it take a dislocated elbow to heal?
4 to 6 weeks
A direct blow to the elbow will most likely result in what?
what is ulnar nerve contusion.
Where are the extensor muscles located?
what is the forearm
An elbow injury may be severe when what is present?
severe swelling, pain and numbness
two important treatments for a any elbow injuries are:
Ice and Rest
What is the cause of medial epicondylitis
excessive force used to bend the wrist toward the palm
In which directions can an elbow dislocate?
What is anteriorly and posteriorly
an injury that creates pain on the outside of the elbow that connects to the extensor mucles in your forearm is classified as what?
Extensor tendinopathy
If you ever feel severe elbow pain what is the firs thing you should do?
stop what your doing to hurt the elbow and call your doctor.
What is the cause of lateral epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)?
Overusing the muscles attached to your elbow that are used to straighten your wrist