Dr Tom Antkowiak, Shoulder, Elbow, Hip, Knee, Hand & Wrist Surgeon, Frankfort, Mokena, New Lenox, Tinley Park, Bourbonnais, IL » Patient Info » Conditions » Elbow

Elbow

  • Elbow AnatomyElbow Anatomy

    The elbow is a complex joint formed by the articulation of three bones –the humerus, radius and ulna. The elbow joint helps in bending or straightening of the arm to 180 degrees and assists in lifting or moving objects.

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  • Tennis ElbowTennis Elbow

    Tennis elbow is the common name used for the elbow condition called lateral epicondylitis. It is an overuse injury that causes inflammation of the tendons that attach to the bony prominence on the outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle).

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  • Golfer's ElbowGolfer's Elbow

    Golfer's elbow, also called medial epicondylitis, is a painful condition occurring from repeated muscle contractions in the forearm that leads to inflammation and microtears in the tendons that attach to the medial epicondyle.

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