7 8 In summary, the tennis stroke puts very high loads on the elbow joint in extension, internal rotation and valgus, and this occurs in repetitive movements at very high speeds with very high forces.

Injury or irritation to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, or nerves that support the elbow joint can often cause inner elbow pain. This pain often stems from overuse and repetitive stress but can ...

The elbow is actually a relatively simple hinge joint that is constrained or stabilized by a combination of the bones fitting together, the ligaments that hold the bones together, and then the ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD The humerus is your upper arm bone. It is the longest bone in the upper part of ...

Background Elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries are common injuries in adolescent athletes, particularly overhead athletes. Surgical UCL incidence and outcomes are well-researched, but ...

This week we are going to discuss the ulnar collateral ligament injury of the elbow and the complications that can arise as a result. The ulnar collateral ligament or UCL is an important ...

The ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow is a very important stabilizer ... motion not only damages the structural stability of the joint, but damages the integrity of the ulnar nerve.

Connective tissues consist of ligaments, cartilage and tendons. A joint is held together by ligaments which give the joints their stability. Cartilage is found at the ends of bones and where ...