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The Elbow

Chapter 23

Bones: composed of 3 bones

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Ligaments and Capsule: thin and covered by the brachialis muscle in front of the triceps brachii behind.

Synovium and Bursae:

Synovial membrane invests the elbow and the superior radio-Ulnar articulations.

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Musculature: consists of the

Extension controlled by

Nerve Supply: Nerves stemming from

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Blood Supply: Close to the skin, in front of the elbow, lie the veins that return the blood of the forearm to the heart.

Functional Anatomy:

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Preventing/AssessingElbow Injuries

History:

Observation:

Palpation (

Functional Evaluation


Special Tests

– Tinel sign:

– Test for capsular injury:

– Valgus and Varus tests:


Special Tests

– Medial and Lateral Epicondylitis Test:

– Pinch Grip Test:

– Pronator Test syndrome test:

Recognition and Management of Injuries

Contusion

– Etiology:

– Signs and Symptoms:

– Management:


Olecranon Bursitis

– Etiology:


– Management:


Strains– Etiology:


– Management:


Elbow Sprains

– Etiology:


– Management:


Lateral Epicondylitis

–Etiology:

–Signs and Symptoms:

–Management:


Medial Epicondylitis– Etiology:


– Management:


Elbow Osteochondritis Dissecans

– Etiology:


– Management:


Little League Elbow

– Etiology:


– Management:


Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

– Etiology:


– Management:


Elbow Dislocation– Etiology:


– Management:


Fracture of the Elbow

– Etiology:


– Management:


Volkmann’s Contracture

– Etiology:


– Management:

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