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What is ulnar nerve entrapment? The ulnar nerve travels from your shoulder to your little finger. It is located quite close to the skin’s surface without much muscle and bone to protect it. It is this nerve that is responsible for the painful sensation you get when you hit your funny bone. The ulnar nerve […]

What is tennis / golfer’s elbow Tennis / golfer’s elbow is a form of tendonitis caused by overusing the tendons in the forearm. The tendons can become strained as a result of repetitive motions of the wrist and arm. The two conditions are very painful and are similar, except tennis elbow causes pain on the

Shoulder and elbow sports injuries and trauma Sporting injuries are common and generally occur as the result of accidents or collisions, failing to warm up or stretch sufficiently. Not using protective equipment, using it incorrectly or a lack of proper training can also cause injury. For a keen sports person, an injury can be both

Shoulder instability and dislocation The shoulder has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body. However, this leaves it particularly prone to dislocation and instability. When the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) is forced out of the shoulder socket (glenoid), either as a result of laxity or injury, this is

What is shoulder impingement? Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common condition that is most frequently found in active adults, particularly as they get older. It is closely related to bursitis of the shoulder, which can occur at the same time. What causes shoulder impingement? The shoulder is made up of muscles and tendons surrounded by

What are shoulder and elbow fractures? Elbow fractures: Elbow fractures can occur easily if there is a direct blow to the elbow or from a fall onto an outstretched arm. Typically the olecranon (the bony tip of the elbow) will fracture from a fall onto the elbow as it has very little protection from muscles or

What are rotator cuff injuries/tears? The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. Its role is to keep the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) inside the shoulder socket (glenoid). Rotator cuff injuries occur most commonly in people whose job requires them to perform repetitive movements with

What is pectoralis major rupture? The pectoralis muscle is located at the front of your chest. It comprises: The pectoralis major – the larger of the two muscles which helps to move the arms in front of the body The pectoralis minor – a thin, flat muscle immediately underneath the pectoralis major which lifts the

What is frozen shoulder? A frozen shoulder – also known as adhesive capsulitis – produces stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint, which can be severe. The condition, which can last from twelve months to two years, usually comes on gradually with three progressing phases: Freezing – you start to experience a more limited range

What is a clavicle fracture? A clavicle fracture, more commonly known as a broken collarbone, frequently occurs in children, adolescents and young adults. The clavicle is the bone that joins the shoulder blade to the upper part of the breastbone and it is not fully hardened until around the age of twenty, which is why