Everything You Need to Know About an Olecranon Fracture What is an Olecranon Fracture? An olecranon fracture is a break in the bony tip of the elbow, known as the olecranon, which is part of the ulna (one of the forearm bones). This is the part of the elbow you feel when you lean on […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Olecranon Bursitis What is Olecranon Bursitis? Olecranon bursitis is a condition where the bursa at the tip of the elbow (called the olecranon bursa) becomes inflamed and swollen. The bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac that helps reduce friction between bones and soft tissues. When irritated, it can fill
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Everything You Need to Know About an MCL Tear of the Elbow What is an MCL Tear of the Elbow? A MCL tear of the elbow is an injury to the medial ulnar collateral ligament, a key stabilising ligament on the inner side of the elbow. This ligament connects the humerus (upper arm bone) to
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Everything You Need to Know About Golfers Elbow What is Golfers Elbow? Golfer’s elbow is a condition where the tendons on the inside of the elbow become inflamed or irritated, typically due to overuse or repetitive strain. It affects the tendons that attach to the medial epicondyle, the bony bump on the inner side of
Everything You Need to Know About Elbow Impingement What is Elbow Impingement? Elbow impingement is a condition where structures inside the elbow joint become pinched or compressed, often during bending or straightening movements. This compression causes pain, stiffness, and sometimes a catching or locking feeling. It usually affects people involved in repetitive or forceful elbow
Everything You Need to Know About a Dislocated Elbow What is a Dislocated Elbow? A dislocated elbow happens when the bones that make up the elbow joint (the humerus, radius, and ulna) are forced out of alignment, usually due to trauma. It’s the second most commonly dislocated major joint in the body (after the shoulder).
Everything You Need to Know About a Biceps Tendon Rupture What is a Biceps Tendon Rupture? A biceps tendon rupture is when one of the tendons connecting the biceps muscle to the bone tears, either partially or completely. It most commonly happens in the long head of the biceps, which runs from the shoulder joint
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Everything You Need to Know About Subacromial Bursitis What is Subacromial Bursitis? Subacromial bursitis is a condition where the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that cushions the space between the shoulder blade (acromion) and the rotator cuff tendons, becomes inflamed. This inflammation causes pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the shoulder, especially during overhead or reaching movements.
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Everything You Need to Know About Shoulder Instability What is Shoulder Instability? Shoulder instability is when the ball of the upper arm bone (humerus) doesn’t stay firmly seated in the shoulder socket (glenoid). This can lead to the shoulder feeling loose, slipping, or even dislocating completely. Instability can be chronic (ongoing) or happen after a
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Everything You Need to Know About Shoulder Impingement What is Shoulder Impingement? Shoulder impingement is a condition where the rotator cuff tendons or bursa get pinched or compressed between the top of the arm bone (humerus) and the acromion (part of the shoulder blade). This pinching causes pain, inflammation, and difficulty lifting or rotating the
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