Orthopedic Lexicon
This orthopedic guide provides you with concise and easy-to-understand information on orthopedic conditions, examinations, and therapies—from the foot and ankle through the knee and hip to the spine.
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Bursitis (Olecranon bursitis)
Olecranon bursitis, also known as elbow bursitis, is a common condition in which the bursa (bursa olecrani) becomes inflamed. This bursa is located on the back of the elbow and serves as a cushion between the skin and the bony olecranon. The…
Distal biceps tendon rupture
A rupture of the distal biceps tendon refers to the complete or partial severing of the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the radial bone in the elbow area. This injury often occurs in middle-aged men and is usually caused by a sudden…
Elbow pain
Elbow pain is a common symptom that can be triggered by a variety of causes. It affects people of all age groups and ranges from mild discomfort to severe, chronic pain that significantly impairs quality of life. Causes of elbow pain can include…
Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis)
Golfer's elbow, medically referred to as medial epicondylitis, is a painful overuse condition affecting the tendon attachments of the wrist and finger flexor muscles on the inside of the elbow. Despite its name, this condition does not only occur in…
Olecranon spur
An olecranon spur is a bony growth on the olecranon, the upper end of the ulna in the elbow area. These changes usually arise from chronic irritation or mechanical overload. The olecranon spur can cause pain and restricted movement, especially during…
Osteoarthritis in the elbow
Elbow osteoarthritis, also known as cubital osteoarthritis, is a degenerative condition in which the cartilage in the elbow joint is gradually broken down. This form of osteoarthritis occurs less frequently than in joints with higher stress, such as…
Rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL rupture)
A rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL rupture) is an injury to the ligament that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) to the ulna (forearm bone) in the area of the elbow joint. The UCL is crucial for the stability of the elbow, especially…
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
Tennis elbow, medically referred to as lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition where the tendon attachments of the forearm extensor muscles at the lateral (outer) epicondyle of the upper arm are inflamed or irritated. The condition often occurs…
Ulnar nerve sulcus syndrome (elbow tingling)
The ulnar nerve sulcus syndrome, colloquially known as elbow tingling, is a common nerve compression disorder where the ulnar nerve is constricted in the area of the elbow (sulcus nervi ulnaris). This compression leads to abnormal sensations, pain,…