Olecranon Fracture
The Olecranon is the large bony prominence at the back of the elbow. It is usually fractured from a direct impact or falls onto a
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Swelling on the elbow
Elbow Bursitis (Student’s Elbow)
Elbow bursitis, also known as Student’s elbow or Olecranon bursitis, is swelling and inflammation of the bursa at the back of the elbow. Here we
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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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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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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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Osteochondritis Dissecans In The Elbow Joint
Osteochondritis Dissecans is the fragmentation of the cartilage and sometimes the underlying bone within a joint. It is more common in adolescents, especially those who
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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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