INTRODUCTION: Tennis elbow (also called “Lateral Epicondititis” ) is a problem (Tendinopathy) of muscles that attach to the outer bump ( epicondyle) of the elbow. ANATOMY: This area is also known as “common extensor origin of the forearm muscles”. These muscles go all the way upto the wrist, and help to bend the wrist backwards. Because of this wrist movement,…

INTRODUCTION: Golfer’s elbow (also called “Medial Epicondititis” ) is a problem (Tendinopathy) of muscles that attach to the inner bump ( epicondyle) of the elbow. ANATOMY: This area is also known as “common flexor origin of the forearm muscles”. These muscles go all the way upto the wrist, and help to bend the wrist forwards. Because of this wrist movement,…

INTRODUCTION: The UCL is a ligament that connects the arm bone (humerus) to the forearm bone (ulna) on the inner aspect of the elbow. It is also known as the “medial collateral ligament” of the elbow. On the outer aspect, the “Lateral collateral ligament” connects the arm and the forearm bones, and together the 2 ligaments balance (stabilize) the elbow…

INTRODUCTION: A distal biceps rupture involves tearing of the biceps tendon at the elbow. This injury occurs mainly in middle-aged men during heavy work or lifting, and sometimes in professional bodybuilders who use steroids. ANATOMY: The biceps muscle has 2 attachments at the shoulder, and 2 at the elbow. One of the two elbow attachments is a prominent tendon, and…