Elbow joint effusion refers to swelling in the elbow joint due to a buildup of fluid. It results from inflammation and can happen for various reasons. Possible causes of elbow joint effusion include a ...

You don't need to play golf to get "golfer's elbow," otherwise known as medial epicondylitis. Here's what to do if you might ...

Elbow hyperextension occurs when your elbow extends beyond its typical range. You may be able to manage it at home with a cold compress and elbow brace, but some cases require surgery. Elbow ...

The treatment of ulna coronal process fractures in the terrible triad of elbow, especially type I and II Regan–Morrey coronoid fractures, still have been controversial. The purpose of this ...

This painful condition occurs when the blood supply to the elbow joint is cut off, causing bone and cartilage death. Treatments may include rest, splinting, pain relief, and physical therapy. Surgery ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common cause of elbow arthritis. The long-term disease makes your immune system attack the lining of your joints, causing pain, swelling, and inflammation. It often ...

A supracondylar fracture is a type of elbow fracture common in young children. The location and cause of the fracture determine the type. A supracondylar fracture is a fracture in the upper arm just ...

There are several possible causes of left elbow pain. These range from injuries and overuse to inflammatory and degenerative conditions. Treatment for left arm elbow pain depends on the cause. The ...

Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is one of the most common lesions of the arm with a well defined clinical presentation, which significantly impacts on the community. Many treatment approaches ...

A video by the Maine Medical Society attempts to make sneezing into your sleeve fashionable and patriotic. On the upside of the recent flu mania, one oft-neglected, seldom noticed and, come to think ...

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