The elbow joint is supported and stabilised by two major ligaments – the medial, or medial ulnar, collateral ligament which is located on the inside of the elbow and joins the ulna (one of the two lower arm bones) to the humerus (upper arm bone); and the lateral, collateral ligament which is located on the outside…
A dislocated elbow is a very painful injury that can stop you being able to use your elbow. It is one of the most common dislocation injuries, caused by the three bones in your elbow joint – the upper arm bone or humerus, the long bone in the forearm or ulna and the short bone…
Calcific tendinitis is a relatively rare condition caused by a build-up of calcium deposits in your tendons. It can occur anywhere in the body, but the shoulder joint is most commonly affected and, in some cases, the condition results in severe pain. Women between the ages of 40 and 60 are most often affected by…
Tennis elbow is a painful condition that affects the outer side of the elbow joint. It is also referred to as lateral epicondylitis. The condition is the result of repetitive stress to your elbow and forearm. Although tennis can be a cause, tennis elbow can develop from any kind of repetitive movement that overuses the…
The AC joint is located at the top of your shoulder where the collarbone and shoulder blade meet. It is vulnerable to injury during certain types of high impact sports or as the result of a heavy fall into the shoulder. The AC joint may also develop overuse injuries and over time this may lead…
