Items tagged “elbow”
136 results found
Case
Coronoid process fracture
Published
08 Mar 2021
100% complete
CT
X-ray
Article
Common extensor origin of the elbow
The common extensor origin of the elbow classically refers to the common tendon of the following forearm extensor muscles, which form a common footprint at the lateral epicondyle 1,2:
extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB)
extensor digitorum communis (EDC)
extensor digiti minimi (EDM)
extenso...
Article
Common flexor origin of the elbow
The common flexor origin of the elbow refers to a common attachment of the following flexor-pronator muscles at the medial epicondyle of the distal humerus 1-3:
pronator teres (PT)
flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS)
flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU)
The flexor carpi radialis (FCR) and palmaris lo...
Case
Supracondylar humeral fracture
Published
07 May 2021
100% complete
CT
Article
Valgus instability of the elbow
Valgus instability of the elbow can develop as a result of ulnar collateral ligament injury either in the setting of chronic overuse or in the context of an acute or an acute-on-chronic injury.
Epidemiology
Valgus instability can be seen in athletes and less commonly in non-athletes.
Risk fac...
Article
Flexor-pronator mass injury
A flexor-pronator mass injury or common flexor-pronator muscle injury is a muscle injury most commonly a muscle tear or strain of flexor-pronator muscles of the elbow joint.
Epidemiology
A flexor-pronator mass injury is an uncommon injury seen in athletes practising throwing sports. It can rar...
Case
Distal biceps brachii tendon repair
Published
17 Jul 2021
91% complete
X-ray
Case
Distal forearm fractures with an incidental supracondylar spur
Published
21 Jul 2021
94% complete
X-ray
Case
Un-united medial epicondyle ossification center
Published
24 Oct 2021
75% complete
X-ray
Article
Distal biceps tendon injury
Distal biceps tendon injuries refer to strains, partial and complete tears of the distal biceps tendon complex.
Epidemiology
Distal biceps tendon injuries are far less common than injuries to the proximal biceps tendon with an incidence of approximately 1.2/100000 1,2. They typically occur in ...
Case
Mayo classification of olecranon fractures
Published
19 Mar 2022
35% complete
Diagram
Article
Mayo classification of olecranon fractures
The Mayo classification of olecranon fractures is one of the most frequently used classification systems when assessing olecranon fractures.
The Mayo classification can be used to aid in treatment choice. Mayo type II and III fractures usually require operative treatment.
Classification
The M...
Case
Radial head dislocation with ulnar bowing
Published
30 Jul 2022
94% complete
Annotated image
X-ray
Case
Pulled elbow syndrome (illustration)
Published
14 Sep 2022
44% complete
Diagram
Article
Common extensor tendon injury
Common extensor tendon injuries of the elbow include partial and complete tears or detachment of the common extensor tendon origin of the elbow and are commonly associated with lateral epicondylitis 1-4.
Epidemiology
Common extensor tendon injuries are the most common acute tendon injuries of ...
Case
Coronoid process fracture
Published
19 May 2023
94% complete
X-ray
Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.