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CategoryElbowOveruse Injuries of the Elbow Elbow Overuse Injuries of the Elbow Overuse injuries can cause pain and other problems in the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand. These injuries typically affect athletes and people who perform repetitive motions. Children and adolescents, whose bones have not yet matured, and... READ MORE Medial Apophysitis (Little Leaguer’s Elbow)Elbow Medial Apophysitis (Little Leaguer’s Elbow) This injury occurs when repetitive throwing creates an excessively strong pull on the tendons and ligaments of the elbow. The young player feels pain at the knobby bump on the inside of the elbow. “Little... READ MORE Aspiration of the Olecranon BursaElbow Aspiration of the Olecranon Bursa Overview If your doctor suspects that bursitis is due to an infection, he or she may recommend aspirating (removing the fluid from) the bursa with a needle. This is commonly performed as an office procedure. Fluid removal helps relieve... READ MORE Cubital Tunnel Release at the ElbowElbow Cubital Tunnel Release at the Elbow Cubital tunnel syndrome – also known as ulnar neuropathy – is caused by increased pressure on the ulnar nerve, which passes close to the skin’s surface in the area of the elbow commonly known as the “funny... READ MORE Radial Tunnel Release at the ElbowElbow Radial Tunnel Release at the Elbow Radial tunnel syndrome is caused by increased pressure on the radial nerve, which runs by the bones and muscles of the forearm and elbow. Causes include: Injury Noncancerous fatty tumors (lipomas) Bone tumors Inflammation of surrounding... READ MORE Ulnar Nerve Transposition at the ElbowElbow Ulnar Nerve Transposition at the Elbow Ulnar nerve entrapment occurs when the ulnar nerve in the arm becomes compressed. When this happens, the nerve does not function normally. Symptoms Ulnar nerve entrapment can give symptoms of ” falling asleep ” in the ring... READ MORE Elbow PainElbow Elbow Pain Elbow pain is common complaint that can be caused by injury or strain to the bones in your elbow joint, the surrounding muscles or the tendons, which attach the muscles to the bones. Elbow pain may also be caused by damage to the elbow’s nerves, blood... READ MORE Tennis Elbow – Lateral EpicondylitisElbow Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse. Not surprisingly, playing tennis or other racquet sports can cause this condition. But several other sports and activities can also put you at... READ MORE Elbow Medial EpicondylitisElbow Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) Golfer’s elbow is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse. Tendons around the elbow joint become inflamed, causing pain and tenderness. Golfer’s elbow and tennis elbow are similar, the primary difference between... READ MORE | ||
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