The human elbow, a hinged joint, connects the forearm and upper arm bones. The radius and ulna in the forearm and the humerus of the upper arm function by way of ligaments, which hold the joint together, and muscles responsible for movement....
The ulnar collateral ligament, or UCL, is an elbow ligament that holds bones together and helps the elbow move. UCL injuries are common in throwing sports like baseball, softball and track's javelin event. Depending on the severity of the ligament...
The major joints of the human body are subjected to significant stresses in normal day-to-day activity, and even more so during sports or strenuous workouts. The tendons that anchor muscles to the bones, and the ligaments that connect bones to...
Several elbow injuries are specific to baseball players. Injury occurs when repetitive throwing creates an excessively strong pull on the tendons and ligaments of the elbow, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons says. It is often difficult...
Ligaments attach bone to bones. Although they can stretch slightly, their role is to prevent hyper-extension of a joint by tightening to restrict movement. If too much force is placed on a ligament, it can be injured. In the elbow, the ulnar...
Ligaments are bands of tissue that hold joints together and an injury to a ligament is called a sprain. The most commonly sprained ligament in the elbow is the ulnar collateral ligament, which attaches the humerus to the head of the ulna. Its...
Chronic elbow injuries usually result from repetitive sports injuries, inflammatory conditions and/or trauma. Chronic means greater than two weeks in duration. Patients experience recurrent pain, stiffness and/or loss of range of motion of the elbow.
Pain in or near the elbow after throwing a softball is a common symptom of an overuse injury, especially for children and teens who regularly play baseball or softball and engage in repetitive throwing and pitching. Excessive and forceful use of...
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, elbow injury occurs when repetitive throwing creates an excessively strong pull on the tendons and ligaments. Among baseball players, most elbow injuries occur in pitchers, but position...
Chronic and overuse injuries that cause soreness on the inside of your elbow include medial epicondylitis, ulnar collateral ligament sprain and ulnar nerve entrapment. Elbow pain or soreness often increases with activity, so avoid painful...
The elbow is a complex joint made up the ulna, the radius, and the humerus bones, which work together to provide both hinge and pivot motions. Although the elbow is considered a relatively stable joint, it is still susceptible to sports injuries....
Experiencing elbow pain after a biceps workout frequently occurs due to simple overwork, hyperextension, or ligament strain to the elbow and biceps muscles. Biceps muscles directly relate to the elbow and promote flexing of the joint. Rigorous,...
Baseball is a sport that requires exerting large forces on the elbow to throw the ball. Throwing athletes are susceptible to specific ligament injuries of the elbow. Not all elbow pain is related to ligament injury, though. Other ligament...
Pitching is a complex movement that requires flexibility and strength. The movement can create excessive stress at the shoulder joint. Youth baseball players are susceptible to injuries due to the excessive strain and repetitive motion of...
Clicking of the elbow while flexing or curling the arm indicates an intra-articular or inside the joint damage, according to a 2000 "American Family Physician" article. Clicking may be accompanied with pain, swelling and joint stiffness. Risk...