elbow fracture – MySymptom

Elbow Injury: Biomechanics, Diagnostics, and Rehabilitation

1. Introduction An elbow injury involves traumatic or repetitive mechanical disruption to the complex articulation connecting the humerus of the upper arm with the radius and ulna of the forearm. The elbow is a highly constrained, sophisticated hinge-and-pivot joint designed to provide substantial mechanical power for lifting, while simultaneously facilitating the intricate rotational positioning required … Read more

Fracture of the Radial Head: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

1. Introduction A fracture of the radial head is a common and highly specific injury involving the proximal end of the radius bone, where it articulates with the humerus and the ulna to form the elbow joint. The primary clinical objective in managing this fracture is preserving the complex, multi-directional motion of the elbow and … Read more