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…