Arthroscopical treatment of elbow joint disease

The Measurement of Rigidity in Elbow Joint: An Objective Method for the Evaluation of Parkinson's disease

Introduction: One of the most common syndromes in Parkinson's disease (PD) is rigidity. Currently, an index is used to evaluate the level of PD by the clinical measurement of rigidity in the upper extremity. The index uses a subjective method called Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating System (UPDRS). The subjective nature of this method makes the influence of physician in the measurement of rigi...

The Treatment of Fractures of the Elbow Joint

Current concepts of elbow-joint disorders and their treatment

BACKGROUND Recently, many studies have emphasized the importance of the comprehension of detailed functional anatomy and biomechanics of the elbow and its significant contribution in facilitating good functional outcomes of conservative and surgical treatment in the field of elbow disorders. METHODS The most common disease of elbow disorders and their treatment was reviewed. RESULTS Lateral...

Management of the elbow joint.

The elbow is a complex joint that is prone to bleeding episodes. These features as well as the close proximity of the ulnar nerve and the need to use the elbow in many activities of daily living can lead to a range of symptoms including recurrent bleeds, pain, instability or loss of range of movement and nerve compression. Conservative management includes splinting and proprioceptive retraining...

Tuberculosis of the elbow joint

Tuberculosis remains a major health issue worldwide, with a growing incidence in the UK; 8500 new cases were reported in 2006. However, musculoskeletal involvement is still infrequently reported in the medical literature, especially in the developed world. The lack of familiarity with tuberculosis in general, as well as specific signs and symptoms of extrapulmonary involvement may be contributo...