Lateral epicondylitis, also known as “Tennis Elbow” is a condition where tendons that connect to the muscles of the forearm on the lateral side of the elbow become inflamed (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons [AAOS], 2009). People who use repetitive arm movement or gripping can overtime develop lateral epicondylitis which will result in inflammation of the tendons causing pain and can impede them of their activities of daily living (WebMD, 2012). Those who have occupations in plumbing, carpentry and painting are more prone to develop tennis elbow due to their repetitive motions required in their profession (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2013). According to Walrod, “the annual incidence is 1-3% of the U.S. population” (2012). Lateral epicondylitis has an effect equitably on both men and women and normally occurs around the age of forty years old or higher (Walrod, 2012). Tennis elbow can impede and individuals occupation or activities of daily living especially if they require movement such has grasping or gripping (American Society for Surgery of the Hand [ASSH], 2006). If an individual is diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis, they may have to adjust their daily living in performing activities by using their opposite hand while they recover from the injury. Once diagnosed with tennis elbow, an individual may experience pain which may start off as mild, but over time the pain may increase to severe where a person may not be able to perform to their maximum capability (AAOS, 2009). Tenderness on the lateral aspect of the elbow can arise as well which can affect an individual’s grip strength (AAOS, 2009). Simple tasks such as lifting an object, making a fist from your hand, and shaking hands can cause a person to feel these sym... ... middle of paper ... .... Orthoinfo. Retrieved from http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00068. American Occupational Therapy Association. (2008). Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process (2nd ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62, 625-683. American Society for Surgery of the Hand [ASSH]. (2006). Tennis elbow/lateral epicondylitis. Retrieved from http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/TennisElbow.aspx. Mayo Clinic Staff. (2013). Diseases and conditions tennis elbow. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tennis-elbow/basics/definition/con-20043041. Walrod, B. J. (2012). Medscape: Lateral epicondylitis . Retrieved from http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/96969-overview. WebMD. (2012). Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). Retrieved from http://www.webmd. com/fitness-exercise/tennis-elbow-lateral-epicondylitis?page=2.
... It is not completely clear how it is that a tendon becomes a ligament, although Dr. Akizuki thinks that range of motion exercises help the tendon learn that it is being used as a ligament now and that it needs to adopt. Surgeons don't go back in to biopsy the repaired elbow to see how the tissue has changed, but follow-up MRIs show that the new tissue is acting as a ligament should.
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Snap, crackle, pop. That is the horrific sound a baseball pitcher hears after throwing a pitch. The UCL tear used to haunt pitchers forever until 1974, when a man named Tommy John had a surgery to repair his UCL tendon and it was successful causing this surgery to transform baseball. Before his arrival, Tommy John Surgery was known as a “dead arm” injury (Tommy John Surgery). When doctors diagnose players with this injury, it’s no longer a total shock as today you are easily able to come back from this surgery as when 30 years ago, you couldn’t. In my paper I will talk about the basics of the injury, history of the UCL, ways to diagnose a UCL tear, and how to recover from Tommy John surgery along with some unbelievable facts about this distressing injury. This injury and surgery has revolutionized baseball and prolonged the careers of many great players in the MLB.
• Surgery to release the tendon in the sheath or to repair damage to the tendon or tendon sheath. Surgery may be done if other treatments do not help relieve symptoms.
Physical appearances may also be affected, and in some cases of joint arthritis, one might experience slightly bulky knuckles and joints
Each year, millions of Americans seek treatment for shoulder injuries or other problems. In most cases, the diagnosis is usually centered on the rotator cuff. The degree of injury and loss of movement helps in making the decision to have surgery. The final total of a shoulder impingement surgery cost is dependent on a variety of factors.
Arthritis affects people of all age groups. More than 100 types of arthritis are known. Among these osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis having the highest incidence. One of the major causes of chronic debilitation in industrialized nations is Osteoarthritis which results from damage to the joints, which may be due to trauma, infection, or age-related wear. Rheumatoid arthritis is encountered less frequently than osteoarthritis and is estimated to affect around one per cent of the world’s population. Amongst patients of Rheumatoid arthritis, women are three times more likely to be affected by this condition than men. This condition is caused by an inflammatory process where the body starts attacking itself. Rheumatoid arthritis also affects several joints, with inflammation sometimes seen in and around the lungs, the heart, the eyes and the skin. The most commonly reported complaint by arthritis patients is pain. The pain might be from the joint itself and be a result of inflammation, damage from the disease, or through daily wear and tear. Muscle pain is also common and is caused by having to force movements against stiff and painful joints. Although range of movement in the affected joint may be limited and uncomfortable, physical exercise has been shown to benefit those with arthritis. Physical therapy has been shown to significantly improve function, decrease pain in the long term and delay the need for surgery in advanced cases. The majority of arthritis cases occur among theelderly, however the disease can occur in children as well. Over 70% of the population that get affected by arthritis in North America are over the age of 65 (4). The disease occurs more commonly in females than males in all races, age groups, and ethn...
A hypothesis that can be made from the patient’s report is that she is suffering from cervical radiculopathy, or a nerve root lesion. Symptoms that describe cervical radiculopathy include: arm pain in a dermatome distribution, pain increased by extension, rotation, and/or side flexion, possible relief of pain from arm positioned overhead, affected sensation, altered hand function, no spasticity, and no change to gait or bowel and bladder function (Magee, 2008, p. 142). These symptoms correlate to what the patient reported as a result of her injury. She stated that her pain is in the posterolateral upper and lower arm with aching and paresthesia in the thumb and index finger, which is in the dermatome pattern of cervical root 5 and 6 (C5, C6) (Magee, 2008, p. 25). She also reports lancinating pain with extension or rotation to the right of her head.
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Medial Epicondylitis occur in the forearm, on the inside of your elbow. Medial epicondylitis is when the inner forearm muscles (called the forearm flexors) are overused by activities dealing with wrist movement. When these tendons that attach to the medial epicondyle (bony tip on elbow) are swollen it causes medial epicondylitis. This injury can also be referred to as “Golfers Elbow” because it is more common in golfers. The injury can happen in any activity, but affects the most dominant arm.
...nge of external and internal motion while strengthening the muscles of the shoulder. When rest and physical therapy fail to correct an injury, surgery may be required. Common surgical procedures include labrum repairs, posterior capsular release, anterior capsular placation, or rotator cuff surgery. Many athletes are focusing on just one sport and training year round resulting in an increase in over-use injuries. It is recommended that athletes not play one sport year round to prevent overuse. Breaks should be taken and pitchers should not pitch on multiple teams.
It’s fair to say that a good baseball game can lie in the hands of the pitcher. According to an article by the American Journal of Sports Medicine, 50 percent of professional baseball pitchers experience elbow or shoulder pain due to the way they throw the ball. Because not much research has been done on professional baseball athletes, the purpose of this publication was to find at what point in the pitcher’s technique does most of the damage occur. The study began by taking 40 pro-baseball pitchers, all ranging from the age of 23-33 years old with relatively the same height and weight. Also, thirty-two of the 40 selected are right-hand dominant. Then they placed 3 cameras in different parts of the field. These cameras would take still frames of the pitchers and their technique when throwing the ball. They found that at the point where there is maximum rotation (aka the cocking phase) the distraction force was low.
Lateral Epicondylitis also called Tennis elbow is a condition triggered by the frequent use of the elbow joint (Saladin,
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