Elbow
Normal Anatomy
What a normal shoulder is composed of ? ….
Fractures
Elbow fractures are common and can affect different bones.
Surgery is often required to help patient regain his mobility…
Elbow dislocation
Elbow dislocation can be associated to fractures.
A terrible triade should always be eliminated…
Biceps avulsion
Distal biceps tendon rupture can be easily missed in the ER.
Reinsertion is required in the young population….
Triceps avulsion
Triceps avulsion is less common than biceps avulsion.
Active extension is lost. Surgery is required….
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at the Elbow
Also know as (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome). This is a frequent pathology. Treatment is conservative at first…
Hygroma
A collection arround the elbow that can be infected. Medical treatment is advised. endoscopic surgery can also be requested
Golfer Elbow
A frequent technopathy resulting in pain arround the medial part of the elbow
Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a painful condition because of inflammation of thetendons of your forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the inside of your elbow. it is not only limited to atheletes….
Elbow arthroscopy & endoscopy
Arthroscopy, often used in shoulders and knees, has also its indication in elbow….