1. The Elbow Chapter 23

2. n Bones: composed of 3 bones »- »Articulations: permits »- Elbow Anatomy

3. n Ligaments and Capsule: thin and covered by the brachialis muscle in front of the triceps brachii behind. n Synovium and Bursae: n Synovial membrane invests the elbow and the superior radio-Ulnar articulations. Elbow Anatomy

4. n Musculature: consists of the n Extension controlled by n Nerve Supply: Nerves stemming from Elbow Anatomy

9. n Blood Supply: Close to the skin, in front of the elbow, lie the veins that return the blood of the forearm to the heart. n Functional Anatomy: Elbow Anatomy

11. Preventing/Assessing Elbow Injuries n History: n Observation: n Palpation ( n Functional Evaluation

12. Preventing/Assessing Elbow Injuries n Special Tests –Tinel sign: –Test for capsular injury: –Valgus and Varus tests:

13. Preventing/Assessing Elbow Injuries n Special Tests –Medial and Lateral Epicondylitis Test: –Pinch Grip Test: –Pronator Test syndrome test:

14. Recognition and Management of Injuries n Contusion –Etiology: –Signs and Symptoms: –Management:

15. Recognition and Management of Injuries n Olecranon Bursitis –Etiology: –Signs and Symptoms: –Management:

17. Recognition and Management of Injuries n Strains –Etiology: –Signs and Symptoms: –Management:

18. Recognition and Management of Injuries n Elbow Sprains –Etiology: –Signs and Symptoms: –Management:

19. Recognition and Management of Injuries n Lateral Epicondylitis –Etiology: –Signs and Symptoms: –Management:

20. Recognition and Management of Injuries n Medial Epicondylitis –Etiology: –Signs and Symptoms: –Management:

21. Recognition and Management of Injuries n Elbow Osteochondritis Dissecans –Etiology: –Signs and Symptoms: –Management:

22. Recognition and Management of Injuries n Little League Elbow –Etiology: –Signs and Symptoms: –Management:

23. Recognition and Management of Injuries n Cubital Tunnel Syndrome –Etiology: –Signs and Symptoms: –Management:

24. Recognition and Management of Injuries n Elbow Dislocation –Etiology: –Signs and Symptoms: –Management:

25. Recognition and Management of Injuries n Fracture of the Elbow –Etiology: –Signs and Symptoms: –Management:

26. Recognition and Management of Injuries n Volkmann’s Contracture –Etiology: –Signs and Symptoms: –Management: