Introduction The elbow functions to facilitate positioning of the hand in space; it serves as a mechanical lever through the forearm for lifting and as a means of force transmission. Motion at the joint is a combination of flexion, extension,…
Introduction The subcutaneous location of the olecranon makes it vulnerable to trauma. Isolated fractures of the olecranon comprise approximately 10% of fractures about the elbow, with an estimated incidence of 1.08 per 10,000 person-years. Most result from low-energy trauma such…
Lateral Epicondylitis History In 1873, Runge described a condition associated with lateral humeral condylar tenderness and difficulty writing; Morris referred to it in 1882 as “lawn tennis arm.” Eventually, this entity became known as tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis. Multiple…
Disorders of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) include those associated with pain or instability or both. In addition, one should consider pathology of degenerative or traumatic etiology. Injury to the triangular fibrocartilage complex can result in pain or instability or…