Common Pathologies - Chapter 11 Elbow Joint

Front 1

Lateral Epicondylitis

Back 1

Also known as tennis elbow, is a very common overuse condition that affects the common extensor tendon where it inserts into the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. The extensor carpi radialis braves is particularly affected.

Front 2

Medial epicondylitis

Back 2

Also know as golfer's elbow, is an inflammation of the common flexor tendon that inserts into the medial epicondyle. It is an overuse condition that results in tenderness over the medial epicondyle and pain on resisted wrist flexion

Front 3

Little League elbow

Back 3

Is an overuse injury of the medial epicondyle, usually caused by repetitive throwing motion. It is seen in young baseball players who have not reached skeletal maturity.

Front 4

Pulled elbow, or nursemaid's elbow

Back 4

Is seen in young children under the age of 5 years who have experienced a sudden strong traction force on the arm. This often occurs when an adult suddenly pulls on the child's arm, or the child falls away from an adult while being held by the arm.

Front 5

Elbow Dislocation

Back 5

Is caused hen a great deal of force is applied to an elbow that is in a slightly flexed position. This causes the ulna to slide posterior to the distal end of the humerus.

Front 6

Supracondylar Fractures

Back 6

Are among the most common fractures in children and are caused by falling on the outstretched hand. The distal end of the humerus fractures just above the condyles.

Front 7

Volkmann's Ischemic Contracture

Back 7

A rare but potentially devastating ischemic necrosis of the forearm muscle.