ELBOW INJURIES
POSTERIOR
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I have calculated that there are 5 possible injuries in this area that are commonly seen in athletes.
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Please see my injury suggestions below and visit our Self-Help Shop to see how I can help you feel better from home!
-EVE
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A fracture is the medical term for a break in the bone.
The olecranon is the tip of the ulnar bone in your forearm that forms the elbow joint.
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If you believe you have an olecranon fracture and you would like EVE to tell you more please click the title above.
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Visit the Self-Help Shop to start your recovery today!
Or take a look at EVE's top tips to prevent injury to reduce your chances of developing this injury!
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Common in...
(Click image for examples)
If you get...
BRUISING
On your elbow
TENDERNESS
In your elbow
PAIN ON MOVEMENT
Pain when increasing pressure on your arm
VISUAL DEFORMITY
Of your elbow
NEURAL SYMPTOMS
Numbness or tingling
ABILITY TO WEIGHT BEAR
Pain while leaning on your hands
LOSS OF FUNCTION
Limited functioning of your elbow
SNAPPING
A snapping or grinding sound
SWELLING
In your elbow
EXTRA INFO
Dizziness and shock, may pass out at time of injury
*3+ icons= highly likely
then you may have...
LOOK OUT...
Symptoms like redness and bruising may appear different on different coloured skin.
Bruising can sometimes be an indication that something more sinister is going on internally; if in doubt, get it checked out!
A visual deformity in these examples is different to swelling.