Category Archives: Elbow

Throwing Injuries of the Elbow

Throwing Injuries of the Elbow Overview Throwing overhand again and again puts a lot of stress on your elbow. It can lead to injury. Young athletes, in particular, are at risk. Some play sports all year without learning how to throw properly. And, their bones are still growing. Let’s look at how the elbow can […]

Triceps Tendonitis

Triceps Tendonitis Overview This is an inflammation of a tendon at the back of your elbow. It’s called the “triceps” tendon. It anchors your upper arm’s triceps muscle to the ulna (one of the bones of your forearm). Causes You can injure your triceps tendon by repeatedly stressing it. Baseball pitchers are prone to this […]

Arthroscopic Debridement of the Elbow

Arthroscopic Debridement of the Elbow Arthroscopic Debridement of the Elbow There are several injuries or conditions that can lead to an arthroscopic debridement of the elbow. This procedure removes dead or dying tissue, foreign debris, and other irritants that may cause pain or other symptoms. A doctor might recommend this procedure as it is minimally […]

Aspiration of the Olecranon Bursa

Aspiration of the Olecranon Bursa Aspiration of the Olecranon Bursa When patients experience elbow pain, they often think it stems from torn ligaments or tendons, or damage to the bones. Sometimes the cause of elbow pain stems from the bursa, specifically the olecranon bursa, located under the elbow. Bursa are very important tissue structures that […]

Medial Epicondylectomy

Medial Epicondylectomy Overview This outpatient procedure, performed under general or regional anesthesia, removes the medial epicondyle (the bony bump on the inner side of the elbow) to alleviate compression of the ulnar nerve. Medial epicondylectomy is used to treat cubital tunnel syndrome. Preparation Anesthesia is administered, and the patient is positioned to allow access to […]

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Overview This condition is a compression injury to the ulnar nerve near the elbow. This is the nerve that produces a jolt when you bump your “funny bone.” Anatomy The ulnar nerve travels along the inside of the arm through the cubital tunnel – a closed pathway surrounded by tissue and bone […]

Elbow Bursitis

Elbow Bursitis Elbow Bursitis Elbow pain and injury have become increasingly common as more of the workforce works from home and uses computers every day. Bursitis occurs when the bursae become inflamed and irritated. Bursae are sacs of fluid that cushion the joints, and they are found all over the body. There is a large […]

Growth Plate Injuries of the Elbow

Growth Plate Injuries of the Elbow Overview Growth plates are sections of cartilage near the ends of bones that are present until a person reaches maturity. They allow the skeleton to grow and lengthen, but are highly susceptible to injury. Growth plate injuries can result from overuse of a joint or from trauma. Causes Growth […]

Hyperextension Injury of the Elbow

Hyperextension Injury of the Elbow Overview This injury occurs when the elbow is bent backwards beyond its normal range of motion, causing damage to the ligaments, bones and structures of the elbow. Hyperextension of the elbow can cause dislocation or fractures. Causes Many hyperextension injuries occur during strenuous physical activity or sports. Falling and stopping […]

Inflammation of the Biceps Tendon at the Elbow

Inflammation of the Biceps Tendon at the Elbow Overview This condition is an inflammation of a part of the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the radius bone at the elbow. Causes The distal biceps tendon can become inflamed when it is overused during certain physical activities such as rowing or lifting weights. In […]