Conditions
ECU Subluxation
What is ECU Subluxation?
The ECU, or Extensor Carpi Ulnaris, is the must ulnar of the muscles of the forearm, and extends from the elbow to the hand, where it joins by inserting into the fifth
Sagittal Band Tear
What is a Sagittal Band Tear?
To truly understand what a Sagittal Band Tear is, a basic knowledge of hand anatomy is helpful. The hand bones (metacarpals) articulate with the finger bones
Intersection Syndrome
What is Intersection Syndrome?
Intersection Syndrome is a type of tenosynovitis resulting in pain to the lower forearm, usually a few inches from the wrist. The two muscles that control the thumb
Metacarpal Boss
What is Metacarpal Boss?
Metacarpals are the bones of the hand located between the wrist bones know carpals and the finger bones called phalanges. Metacarpal Boss, often called Carpal Boss, is a
Cervical Radiculopathy
What is Cervical Radiculopathy?
Nerve fibers carry signals from one part of the body to another. Nerves extend down from the brain though the spinal column to various parts of the body. They
Elbow Fractures in Children
What is an elbow fracture? How are they different in children?
The bones of the elbow joint consist of the humerus of the upper arm and the radius and ulna of the forearm, whose bony articulations
Digital Mucoid Cysts
What is a Digital Mucoid Cyst?
A Digital Mucoid Cyst is a subtype of ganglion cyst located specifically on the distal interphalangeal joint of the finger, which is the joint closest to the finger
Glomus Tumor
What are Glomus Tumors?
A Glomus Tumor is a rare, usually benign, soft tissue neoplasm. The glomus apparatus (or glomus body) is a part of the dermal layer of the skin and is thought to aid in
Biceps Tendinitis
What is Distal Biceps Tendonitis?
The biceps brachii muscle is located at the front of the upper arm. Its function is to allow flexion at the elbow and supination (rotation) of the arm. Tendons
Overuse Injuries of the Elbow
What are Overuse Injuries of the Elbow?
Overuse Injuries of the Elbow encompasses any damage produced when a particular motion is repeated without adequate time for the joint and tissues to rest
Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury at the Elbow
What is the Ulnar Collateral Ligament?
The elbow is a complicated hinge style joint. The humerus (long bone in the upper arm) must articulate with the radius and ulna (two bones in the forearm).
Hyperextension Injury of the Elbow
What is Hyperextension of the Elbow?
The Elbow is made up of three bones, the humerus, radius and ulna. Because of this there are actually three joints within the elbow. The humero-ulna
Finger Joint Injuries
What are Finger Joint Injuries?
The four fingers on the hand are composed of three bones called phalanges (the thumb has two), ligaments (strong connective tissue that attach bone to bone), and
Children Elbow Injuries
What are Children’s Elbow Injuries?
The bones of the elbow joint consist of the humerus of the upper arm and the radius and ulna of the forearm, whose bony articulations fit together like pieces
Olecranon Bursitis
What is Olecranon Bursitis?
Bursae are fluid filled sacs that reduce friction allowing soft tissues (such as muscles, tendons, or skin) to glide past bony prominences. The Olecranon is the pointy