Elbow Joint - Common Pathologies

Front 1

Lateral epicondylitis

Back 1

Also know as tennis elbow, is a very common overuse condition of the common extensor tendon where it inserts into the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. The extensor carpi radialis brevis 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 a repetitive throwing motion. It is seen in young baseball players.

Front 4

Pulled elbow or nursemaid's elbow

Back 4

Is seen in young children under the age of 5 years when there is a sudden strong traction force on the child's 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. Results on radial head subluxing out from under the annular ligament.

Front 5

Elbow Dislocation

Back 5

Requires a great deal if force in a slightly flexed position. This causes the ulna to slide posterior to the distal end if the humerus.

Front 6

Supracondylar Fractures

Back 6

Are one if the most common fractures in children and are caused by a fl on the outstretched hand. The distal end of the humerus fractures just above the condyles. The great danger of this fracture is the potential damage to the brachial artery.

Front 7

Volkmann's Ischemic Contracture

Back 7

Is the result of ischemic necrosis of the forearm muscles caused by trauma to the brachial artery.