Golfer’s Elbow/Medial Epichondylitis
GOLFER’S ELBOW/ MEDIAL EPICHONDYLITIS The medical name for golfer’s elbow is medial epichondylitis, as this condition occurs where the tendons of the forearm insert onto the medial epichondyle of the elbow joint. The medial epichondyle is the site at which the muscles which bend the wrist and fingers originate. The muscles which perform this function,… Read more »
Wrist/Finger Flexor Strain
WRIST/FINGER FLEXOR STRAIN Overuse injuries of the wrist and forearm not only subject the tendons of the forearm to overload, but can also result in repetitive strain to the muscles which are responsible for bending/flexing the wrist and fingers. This type of injury is often grouped together with other diagnoses, such as carpal tunnel syndrome… Read more »
Anterior Interosseous Nerve Entrapment
ANTERIOR INTEROSSEOUS NERVE ENTRAPMENT The anterior interosseous nerve is a condition caused by the compression or irritation of the median nerve. This nerve can be entrapped at various sites along its course down the upper limb and each site is specific with regards to the clinical presentation, i.e. pronator teres syndrome, anterior interosseous nerve entrapment… Read more »
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Sprain
ULNAR COLLATERAL LIGAMENT SPRAIN The elbow joint is described as a “hinge joint” and is formed by three bones, namely the humerus, radius and ulna. Along with the surrounding musculature, this joint is supported and strengthened by two ligaments: the ulnar, and radial collateral. The ulnar collateral ligament is fan shaped and very strong. It… Read more »
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
CUBITAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Nerves can not only be irritated as they exit the spine, but also at distant sites away from the spine. These are known as peripheral entrapments. The ulnar nerve arises from the medial cord of the brachial plexus, a branch of nerve fibres which stem from the neck. This nerve supplies the… Read more »
Olecranon Bursitis
OLECRANON BURSITIS The olecranon is the medical term to define the point of the elbow. Anatomically, the olecranon is located on the ulnar. Overlying the olecranon is a fluid filled sac, named a bursa. The bursa prevents friction between the point of the elbow and the overlying skin and,… Read more »
Triceps Tendinopathy
TRICEPS TENDINOPATHY The main action of the triceps brachii is to extend or straighten the elbow. It is composed of three separate muscle heads, namely the medial, lateral and long head, which originate from the humerus and scapula and, together, insert onto the point of the elbow (olecranon). With triceps tendinopathy, there is often a… Read more »
Wrist/Finger Extensor Strain
WRIST/FINGER EXTENSOR STRAIN OR RSI Overuse injuries of the wrist and forearm not only subject the tendons of the forearm to overload, but can also result in repetitive strain to the muscles which are responsible for extending the wrist and fingers. This type of injury is often grouped together with other diagnoses, such as carpal tunnel… Read more »
Tennis Elbow/Lateral Epicondylitis
TENNIS ELBOW/LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS The medical name for tennis elbow is lateral epicondylitis, as this condition occurs where the tendons of the forearm insert onto the lateral epicondyle of the elbow joint. The lateral epicondyle is the site at which the muscles which bend the wrist and fingers backwards originate. There are many muscles which… Read more »
Elbow Fracture
ELBOW FRACTURE Trauma to the elbow may occur from several different mechanisms, such as falling onto an outstretched hand, falling onto the point of the elbow or receiving a large force directly to the elbow. If you have experienced a history of trauma and show any of the signs or symptoms below, it would be… Read more »