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Elbow Injuries

Elbow Injuries. Sports Medicine I. Inflammation by either direct blow or overuse to bursa Will present a thick warm feeling Referral is essential Ice with compression for treatment. Olecranon Bursitis. Inflammation of the epicondyle and the tissues adjoining the humers

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Elbow Injuries

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  1. Elbow Injuries Sports Medicine I

  2. Inflammation by either direct blow or overuse to bursa Will present a thick warm feeling Referral is essential Ice with compression for treatment Olecranon Bursitis

  3. Inflammation of the epicondyle and the tissues adjoining the humers Medial Epicondylitis (Little League Elbow) Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Epicondylitis

  4. Typically seen in repetitive overhead activities Late stages of cocking phase and acceleration (presents valgus force) Has positive valgus stress If surgical repair is necessary, termed “Tommy John” surgery UCL Injuries

  5. Ulnar nerve becomes impinged during flexion activities Complains of medial elbow pain May describe intermittent paresthesia Rest and immobilization Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

  6. Occurs commonly by fall on outstretched hand Ruptures most stabilizing structures Often associated with radial fx Ulna and radius forced posterior is most common form Sling and refer to MD Elbow Dislocation

  7. Caused by direct blow or falling on outstretched hand May or may not result in visible deformity Surgery required to stabilize the joint Fractures

  8. Results from brachial artery injury w/ fx to humerus Can become permanent Presents decreased sensations and movements Pain in forearm gets more significant when fingers are passively extended Volkman’s Contracture

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