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Lateral Epicondylitis

AKA: Tennis Elbow




An overuse condition that affects the common extensor tendon where it inserts into the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. The extensor carpi radialis brevis is particularly affected. It is common in racquet sports and other repetitive wrist extension activities.

Medial Epicondylitis

AKA: Golfer's Elbow




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.

Little League Elbow

An overuse injury of the medial epicondyle, usually caused by a repetitive throwing motion. Seen in young baseball players who have not reached reached skeletal maturity. The throwing motion places a valgus stress on the elbow, causing lateral compression and medial distraction on the joint.

Pulled Elbow/Nursemaid's Elbow

Seen in young children under the age of 5 years who have experienced a sudden strong traction force on the arm. This force causes the radial head to sublux out from under the annular ligament.

Elbow Dislocation

Caused when 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.

Supracondylar Fractures

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. The great danger of the fracture as well as the elbow dislocation is the potential damage to the brachial artery because of the close proximity.

Volkmann's Ischemic Contracture

Damage to the brachial artery that causes a rare but potentially devastating ischemic necrosis of the forearm muscles.