Three bones, the humerus, radius and ulna, make up the elbow joint. Elbow fractures may occur from trauma, resulting from various reasons; some of them being a fall on an outstretched arm, a direct blow to the elbow, or an abnormal twist to the joint beyond its functional limit. The types of elbow fractures include: […]

The elbow is a junction between the forearm and the upper arm. The elbow joint is made up of 3 bones namely the humerus bone in the upper arm which joins with the radius and ulna bones in the forearm. The elbow joint is essential for the movement of your arms and to perform daily […]

The forearm is made up of 2 bones, namely, the radius and ulna. The primary function of your forearm is rotation i.e., the ability to turn your palm up and down. The fracture of the forearm affects the ability to rotate your arm, as well as bend and straighten the wrist and elbow. In most […]

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is a condition characterised by compression of the ulnar nerve in an area of the inside of the elbow called the cubital tunnel. The ulnar nerve travels down the back of the elbow behind the bony bump called the medial epicondyle, and through a passageway called the cubital tunnel. The cubital tunnel […]

Tennis elbow is the common name used for the elbow condition called lateral epicondylitis. It is an overuse injury that causes inflammation of the tendons that attach to the bony prominence on the outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle). It is a painful condition occurring from repeated muscle contractions at the forearm that leads to […]

Radial Tunnel Syndrome is an uncommon, painful, progressive condition that is caused by compression of the radial nerve at the elbow/forearm area. Symptoms Common symptoms of radial tunnel syndrome include numbness and tingling sensation in all the fingers except little finger; pain and burning sensation in forearm, hand and wrist that may radiate up to […]

Lacertus Syndrome is an uncommon, painful, progressive condition that is caused by compression of the median nerve at the elbow/forearm area. Symptoms Common symptoms of lacertus syndrome include numbness and tingling sensation in the outer 3 fingers except little finger; pain and burning sensation in forearm, hand and wrist that may radiate up to the […]

The elbow is a hinge joint made up of 3 bones – humerus, radius and ulna. The bones are held together by ligaments to provide stability to the joint. The important ligaments are the Medial collateral ligament (MCL) or Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) on the inside and the Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) or Lateral Ulnar […]

The biceps muscle is located in front of your upper arm. It helps in bending your elbow, rotational movements of your forearm and in maintaining stability in the shoulder joint. The biceps muscle has two tendons, one of which attaches it to the bone in the shoulder and the other attaches at the elbow. The […]

The triceps muscle is located in the back of your upper arm. It helps in straightening the elbow. The triceps muscle has three tendons, one of which attaches it to the bone in the shoulder and the other attaches at the elbow. A tear in this tendon will make it difficult for you to straighten […]