There are many conditions that can occur in the elbow that are best assessed by an orthopaedic surgeon. Find out more below.
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Elbow & Radial Head Fractures
At Glenelg Orthopaedics we commonly encounter radial head fractures. The forearm is made up of two bones; the radius and the ulna. The radial head is located at the superior end of the radius. These bones articulate with the lower aspect of the humerus...
Tennis and Golfer's Elbow (Epicondylitis)
What is the difference between tennis and golfer's elbow?
Both tennis and golfer's elbows are conditions which lead to pain around the elbow. Tennis elbow refers to pain felt over the outside bump (lateral epicondyle) of the elbow while...
Olecranon Bursitis (Student's Elbow)
What is an Olecranon bursa?
The Olecranon bursa is a sac of fluid that is located over the tip of the elbow (on the back of it). It is always present and lubricates tissues gliding under the skin but fluid can develop in it insidiously (out of...