Elbow Anterior Dislocations are rare due to the high force and position of the elbow necessary to cause this injury. Anterior elbow dislocations like all elbow dislocations occur after a traumatic event. Patients will typically have a history of some Read More …
Month: September 2020
Anterior Elbow Dislocations – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Anterior Elbow Dislocations are rare due to the high force and position of the elbow necessary to cause this injury. Anterior elbow dislocations like all elbow dislocations occur after a traumatic event. Patients will typically have a history of some Read More …
Elbow Posterior Dislocation – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Elbow Posterior Dislocation/A Posterior Elbow Dislocation often occurs when a person falls on an outstretched hand, posteriorly directed force at the elbow joint causes dislocation at the ulnohumeral and radiocapitellar articulations. Valgus force may induce the commonly seen posterolateral elbow Read More …
Posterior Elbow Dislocation – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
A Posterior Elbow Dislocation often occurs when a person falls on an outstretched hand, posteriorly directed force at the elbow joint causes dislocation at the ulnohumeral and radiocapitellar articulations. Valgus force may induce the commonly seen posterolateral elbow dislocation. [rx][rx][rx] Read More …
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The Elbow Joints – Anatomy, Nerve Supply, Functions
The Elbow Joints although non-weight bearing, maybe the most complex joint in the human body. The elbow is a synovial hinge joint made up of articulations of mainly the distal humerus and the proximal ulna. However, articulations exist between the Read More …
The Elbow – Anatomy, Nerve Supply, Functions
The elbow is a complex synovial joint which allows for significant motion and function primarily in the form of extension and flexion, however, the elbow joint also facilitates motion in the hand in the form of supination and pronation of the forearm. Read More …
The Knee – Anatomy, Nerve Supply, Functions
The knee is the largest joint in the body. It is a compound synovial joint that consists of the tibiofemoral joint and the patellofemoral joint. It primarily serves as a hinge joint which allows flexion and extension as well as Read More …
Supinator – Anatomy, Nerve Supply, Function
Supinator is a spiral muscle contained in the posterior compartment of the forearm, along with brachioradialis, and the superficial and deep forearm extensors. Supinator muscle curls around the proximal part of the radius, connecting it with the ulna. In doing so, the muscle crosses the sagittal Read More …
Hand Abductor Pollicis Longus Muscle – Anatomy, Function
Hand Abductor Pollicis Longus Muscle (APL) is the tendon of the first extensor compartment of the wrist. It helps in movement and stabilization of the thumb. Multiple tendinous insertions of APL has been reported by many authors.[rx] The anatomical variation Read More …
Abductor Pollicis Longus Muscle – Anatomy, Nerve Supply
Abductor Pollicis Longus Muscle (APL) is the tendon of the first extensor compartment of the wrist. It helps in movement and stabilization of the thumb. Multiple tendinous insertions of APL has been reported by many authors.[rx] The anatomical variation may Read More …
Abductor Pollicis Longus – Anatomy, Nerve Supply, Function
Abductor Pollicis Longus (APL) is the tendon of the first extensor compartment of the wrist. It helps in movement and stabilization of the thumb. Multiple tendinous insertions of APL has been reported by many authors.[rx] The anatomical variation may remain Read More …