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Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture and the Hook Test

? Courtesy- Dr Nabil Overview • Distal biceps tendon rupture is an injury of the distal insertion of the biceps tendon at the radial tuberosity. • It usually results from a sudden eccentric load applied to a flexed elbow. • The Hook Test is one of the most reliable clinical tests for […]

Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow

Courtesy – Dr Nabil Ebrahim • Most common cause of lateral elbow pain. • Degenerative tendinopathy involving the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon. • Caused by repetitive overuse rather than acute inflammation. Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) • Overuse injury involving the common flexor tendon origin. • Produces pain over the medial epicondyle. Anatomy Bony […]

Lateral Epicondylitis – Management

Courtesy Dr Cholawish Chanlalit, Dr Ashok Shyam, Ortho TV Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is one of the most frequent causes of lateral elbow pain. Despite its name, it is not primarily an inflammatory condition. Instead, it represents a degenerative tendinopathy involving the origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon. […]

Posterolateral Rotatory Elbow Instability

Courtesy: Michell Ruiz MD Past President, Mexican Shoulder and ELbow Society Introduction Posterolateral Rotatory Instability (PLRI) is the most common pattern of elbow instability. Key facts: Frequently underdiagnosed. Common cause of chronic lateral elbow pain. Often develops after elbow dislocation. May be mistaken for lateral epicondylitis or chronic elbow pain syndromes. Historical Background Residual instability […]

Tennis Elbow symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Definition • Common cause of lateral elbow pain caused by overuse of the extensor tendon origin. • Primarily involves the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) tendon. • It is a degenerative tendinosis rather than a true inflammatory condition. Pathophysiology • Repetitive wrist extension and forearm loading […]

Distal Biceps Tendon Injuries

Epidemiology Relatively uncommon (~10% of all biceps ruptures) Typically affects: Men Age 40–50 years Dominant arm Much less common than proximal (shoulder) biceps rupture Mechanism of Injury Usually a single traumatic event Classic scenario: Elbow flexed Sudden eccentric load (forced extension) Patients often report: “Pop” sensation Immediate pain Risk Factors Smoking (major risk) Anabolic […]

Tennis Elbow and ECRB

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA

Osteochondral Lesions of the Elbow

Courtesy: Nirav Pandya MD, Chief of Paediatric Orthopaedics, University of California at San Francico, California, USA Definition Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) of the capitellum is an injury involving the articular cartilage and subchondral bone of the capitellum. It is thought to result from: Repetitive valgus and compressive loading of the elbow Relative vascular insufficiency during skeletal […]

Elbow Arthroscopy: Setup and Portals

Introduction Elbow arthroscopy is a technically demanding procedure due to the small joint space and the close proximity of major neurovascular structures. Careful patient positioning, portal placement, and thorough knowledge of anatomy are essential for safe and effective surgery. Indications Common indications for elbow arthroscopy include: Loose bodies (free or attached) Primary osteoarthritis with […]

Elbow Pain: Causes and Treatment

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Introduction Elbow pain is best approached anatomically. Localizing the pain to a specific region of the elbow often helps narrow the diagnosis and guide treatment. The elbow can be divided into four regions: Anterior (front) Medial (inner side) Posterior (back) Lateral (outer side) This simple […]