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Elbow PainErgonomics DST 1152

By: Ainin Sofiya Balqis Fahmi Nur Hidayah

Anatomy of the Elbow1

Elbow Pain Types (Major Injuries)2

What Are the Different Types of Elbow Disorders?

Elbow Fracture■ A fracture happens when a

bone cracks or breaks.


Elbow FractureType I: A "nondisplaced" fracture, where the bone has a break, but is still in its normal position.Type II: A fracture where a fragment of bone is shifted from its normal position.Type III: The most serious type of fracture, with multiple breaks of the bone.


Elbow Dislocations

■ Can dislocate in various directions.

■ Occurs when a bone moves from its usual position.

Symptoms for Dislocation or Fracture of the Elbow

■ Visual changes to the elbow, such as swelling and discoloration

■ Inability to move the joint■ Loss of motion■ Pain during movement■ Numbness around the area■ Tingling feeling

Treatments for Dislocation or Fracture of the Elbow

■ Elbow padding■ Surgical treatments■ Physical therapy■ X-rays

Causes for Dislocation or Fracture of the Elbow

■Falls. Falling onto an outstretched hand can pop the upper arm bone out of alignment within the elbow joint.

■Motor vehicle accidents. The same type of impact can occur when passengers in motor vehicle accidents reach forward to brace themselves before a collision.

Prevention for Dislocation or Fracture of the Elbow

■ Take precautions to avoid falls.■ Wear the suggested protective gear

when you play contact sports.■ Don't carry objects that are too heavy.

Elbow Pain Types (Minor Injuries)3


Medial Epicondylitis(Golfer’s Elbow)

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

• Repetitive throwing motion

• Inflammation of the muscles of the forearm that attach to the elbow

Symptoms for Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow

Medial Epicondylitis(Golfer’s Elbow)

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

• Swelling on the inside of your elbow.

• Severe pain• Soreness

• Pains• Burning occur

outside of the forearm near the elbow

Treatments for Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow

■ Rest■ Wear braces (tennis elbow strap)■ Physical therapy■ Apply ice to the injured area■ Light exercise (Rehab)

Causes for Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow

■Weakened, strained and fatigued forearm extensor muscles.

■ Repetitive flexing, gripping, or swinging

■Overweight training

Prevention for Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow

■ Warm up■ Regular exercises■ Use the right equipment■ Fix your form■ Know when to rest


Elbow Arthritis Bicep Tendon Rupture• Occurs when you

start to lose cartilage around elbow joint and the joint itself starts to degenerate.

• A distal biceps tendon tear

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

• Occurs when you have compression of your ulnar nerve on the inside of your elbow.

Symptoms of Elbow Disorders

Elbow Arthritis Bicep Tendon Rupture

• Pain, • Stiffness • Decreased range of

motion• Difficulty bending

the elbow

• Experience pain• Swelling• Bruising at the front

of your elbow.


• Swelling• Pain • Hand weakness.

Treatments of Elbow Disorders


• Rest• Light exercise

• Surgery (reattach your bicep tendon to the radial tuberosity)

• Steroid injectiom


• Rehab• Surgery (Extreme

cases)

Causes of Elbow Disorders


• Too much workout at the gym (5 days a week)

• Manual labour jobs• Smoking


• Lack of calcium• Gout

• Repeatedly lean on your elbow, especially on a hard surface

• Bend your elbow for sustained periods, such as while talking on a cell phone or sleeping with your hand crooked under your pillow

Prevention of Elbow Disorders


• Correcting your working position


• Stretching• Consume calcium

• Stretching the tissue• Elevate the elbow

References

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Injuries, Vol 2. Philadelphia: Saunders, 1992. From dutchemergencymedicinecases.com• Avruskin, A. (2016, February 19). Elbow Fractures [Elbow Fracture Types]. Retrieved August 4, 2016, from http://www.moveforwardpt.com/SymptomsConditionsDetail.aspx?cid=6a70b18b-ccb7-43f1-b36c-05615be668df• OCD: Little league elbow youtube photo creative commons license, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfAxCsv_Hes• Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Image created by me using ebsco’s health library.• UCL Pathology: Copyright MMG 2008, from http://www.houstonmethodist.org/orthopedics/where-does-it-hurt/elbow/ulnar-collateral-ligament-injuries/• ART: Photo from Dr. Tracey Reeb, accessed from http://www.studiocitychiropractor.com/styled-2/styled-9• Tennis Elbow: Photo from Bill Gray, accessed at http://www.tennis.com/gear/2010/07/mailbag-advice-for-tennis-elbow-sufferers/38767/#.Vx99LqgrLIU• Forearm image: photo from Scott Eaton, on http://www.scott-eaton.com/courses/anatomy-courses-and-workshops/anatomy-for-artists-online-course/upper-arms-and-forearms

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