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==[[Triceps Tendon Rupture]]==
==[[Triceps Tendon Rupture]]==
===Background===
*Injury is rare and almost always occurs distally
*Results from FOOSH causing flexion of extended elbow or direct blow to olecranon
===Clinical Features===
*Pain and swelling posteriorly just proximal to the olecranon
*Sulcus w/ a more proximal mass (retracted triceps) may be palpated
*With complete rupture ability to extend the elbow is lost
===Diagnosis===
*Obtain radiographs to rule-out avulsion fracture
===Management===
*Sling, ice, and referral to ortho
*Most partial tears can be treated conservatively w/ immobilization


==[[Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)]]==
==[[Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)]]==

Revision as of 20:53, 7 March 2012

Biceps Tendon Rupture

Triceps Tendon Rupture

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

Background

  • Overuse syndrome affecting the forearm, wrist, and digit extensors/supinators

Clinical Features

  • TTP over the lateral epicondyle and pain w/ forced extension and supination of forearm

Management

  • Conservative: rest, ice, NSAIDs, immobilization (often via counterforce brace)

Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)

Background

  • Overuse syndrome affecting the wrist and digit flexors
  • Also seen in pitchers and rock-climbers

Clinical Features

  • TTP over medial epicondyle and pain w/ forced flexion and pronation of forearm/wrist
  • Ulnar neuropathy may develop (given proximity of ulnar nerve to medial epicondyle)

Management

  • Conservative: rest, ice, NSAIDs, immobilization (often via counterforce brace)

Olecranon Bursitis

Injury:

Diag: Swelling; FROM; ?aspirate

Rx: Avoid trauma and excessive pressure; chronic = surg

See Also

Source

  • Tintinalli
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