The elbow is a stable joint where three bones - the humerus of the upper arm and the ulna and the radius of the forearm - come together. These bones are kept in proper alignment with the help of ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Back to Healio In a long-term study, patients reported ...

Unfortunately, it's not a particularly uncommon injury and mechanism that you might see in tackle football. The elbow is actually a relatively simple hinge joint that is constrained or stabilized by a ...

Dislocations of the elbow are the third most common joint dislocation. They are often associated with sports injuries in young and active persons, such as members of the military. The most common ...

Type 1: small marginal fractures which do not contribute appreciably to stability, and minimally (<2mm) displaced fractures that do not restrict forearm rotation, Type 2: larger, displaced (>2mm) ...

Russell F. Sullivan, M.D. Junior visiting surgeon, Bone and Joint Service, Boston City Hospital. H. M. Childress, M.D. Formerly, assistant resident surgeon, Bone and ...

Hyperextended elbow occurs when the elbow joint moves outside its normal range of motion. This injury can be painful and healing or recovery time can be up to several weeks. Although anyone can ...