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Sports Injuries - Elbow

Elbow
Term Also Known As Description
lateral epicondylitis tennis elbow Lateral epicondylitis happens when elbow muscles, tendons and/or ligaments are inflamed and/or torn from repetitive stress.
entrapment of the radial nerve   Entrapment of the radial nerve is chronic compression of a bundle of fibers that conducts electrical impulses between the brain and the muscles and skin of the rear part of the arm and hand.
entrapment of the ulnar nerve   Entrapment of the ulnar nerve is chronic compression of a bundle of fibers that conducts electrical impulses between the brain and the inner side of the arm and hand.
olecranon bursitis bursitis of the elbow or student's elbow Olecranon bursitis results when there is Irritation and inflammation of the fluid-filled cushioning sac in the elbow joint.
golfer's elbow thrower's elbow Golfer's elbow is swelling of the tendons in the elbow joint between the upper and lower arm.
inflammation of the biceps tendon   Inflammation of the biceps tendon happens when the tendon attached to the elbow end of the biceps muscle swells.
inflammation and rupture of the triceps tendon   Inflammation and rupture of the triceps tendon results when the tendon on the back of the upper arm swells and tears or breaks.
elbow hyperextension   Elbow hyperextension occurs when the joint between the upper and lower arm is overextended or straightened farther than its normal range or position.
medial elbow ligament sprain   A medial elbow ligament sprain results when cord-like tissue that connects the upper arm with the inside of the elbow is overstretched or torn.