Triceps Repair
Fig. 15.1 (a) Posterior aspect of the elbow, showing the triceps brachii muscle and a clearly represented triceps aponeurosis. The asterisk indicates the olecranon whereas the double-headed arrow shows the…
Posterolateral Instability in Sportsmen
Stage Definition 1 The elbow subluxates in a posterolateral rotatory direction and will have a positive lateral pivot shit test due to lateral ulnar collateral ligament disruption 2 The elbow…
Endoscopy Around the Elbow
Fig. 18.1 Endoscopic ulnar nerve release utilising the hooded scope as developed by Hoffman and Storz. The ulnar nerve is seen below the flexor carpi ulnaris (Copyright Dr. Gregory Bain)…
Biceps Tendon Pathology
Fig. 13.1 Location of the bicipitoradial bursa between the distal biceps tendon and the radius (proximal, left; distal, right) (Used with permission from [5]) The tendon footprint is located at…
Physical Examination of the Elbow
1. History 1. Co-morbidity 2. Etiology Acute Progressive 3. Symptoms Pain Stiffness Locking Paresthesia 4. Location 2. Inspection 1. Resting position 2. Localized swelling 3. Carrying angle 4. Anatomical areas …
PRP in Lateral Elbow Pain
Fig. 10.1 (a) Schematic drawing showing the extensor-supinator muscles. BR: Brachiorradialis. ECRL: extensor carpis radialis longus. ECRB: extensor carpis radialis brevis (responsible for most of the pathology). ECD: extensor digitis…
Degenerative Elbow in Sportsmen
Fig. 12.1 3D reconstruction CT is important in order to visualise osteophyte distribution and assess complex deformity patterns when planning surgical debridement The accuracy of the method of diagnostic imaging…
Radial Head Fractures
Fig. 22.1 Mason classified radial head fractures as nondisplaced, displaced, and displaced and comminuted [18]. Johnston added a fourth type, which entails all radial head fractures in concomitance with an…
Posterior Impingement of the Elbow
Fig. 16.1 The overhead throwing motion can be broken down into six phases: (1) windup, (2) early cocking, (3) late cocking, (4) acceleration, (5) deceleration, and (6) follow-through As the…
Clinical Relevant Anatomy of the Elbow
Fig. 1.1 (a) Anterior view: lateral epicondyle (1), capitellum (2), trochlea (3), medial epicondyle (4), coronoid process (5), and radial head (6). (b) Posterior view: olecranon (7). (c–e) The condyles…
