The elbow is a stable joint where three bones - the humerus of the upper arm and the ulna and the radius of the forearm - come together. These bones are kept in proper alignment with the help of ...

Elbow injuries are common in both adults and children. Early recognition and treatment of an elbow injury can reduce the risk of complications and later disability. Any serious injury of the elbow ...

Both below-elbow and above-elbow casts maintain realignment and reduction of distal forearm fractures in children equally well, a randomized study shows. Many surgeons recommend above-elbow casts to ...

An olecranon fracture is a common elbow fracture. It is a break in the ulna bone at the point of the elbow. An olecranon fracture may occur if people have a direct fall or blow to the elbow. People ...

Your elbow lets you throw, lift, swing, and hug, for starters. You can do all this because it’s not a simple joint. And that means there are a lot of ways things can go wrong. Your elbow’s a joint ...

Repetitive actions, such as throwing a ball, lifting weights, and typing, can all cause inner elbow pain. It is particularly common among athletes and is often due to medial epicondylitis. People can ...