Elbow Avulsion Fracture
An elbow avulsion fracture occurs when a tendon or ligament tears, pulling a small fragment of bone away with it. It is more common in […]
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Acute Elbow Injuries
Ulnar Nerve Compression
Ulnar nerve compression occurs when the ulnar nerve becomes irritated, compressed or trapped, usually at the inside of the elbow. It causes tingling, numbness and
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Medial Elbow Ligament Sprain
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the elbow is situated on the inside of the elbow. It helps to provide stability to the joint. The
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Acute Elbow Injuries
Acute elbow injuries occur suddenly and include fractures, tendon ruptures, dislocations, and ligament sprains. Long term chronic elbow injuries are often the result of overuse.
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Radial Head Fracture (Elbow)
A radial head fracture is a break to the radius bone in the forearm just below the elbow joint. It usually occurs as a result
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Elbow Hyperextension Injury
An elbow hyperextension injury occurs when the elbow is bent back the wrong way. This over-straightening causes damage to the ligaments and structures of the
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Dislocated Elbow
Elbow dislocations are the second most common dislocations in adults, behind the shoulder. The elbow is a very stable joint and so it requires a
Elbow & Foream Fractures
An elbow fracture is a break in one of the bones which form the elbow joint. There are three bones which could be broken: the
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