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  2. Medial epicondyle fracture of the humerus - Wikipedia

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    A medial epicondyle fracture is an avulsion injury to the medial epicondyle of the humerus; the prominence of bone on the inside of the elbow. Medial epicondyle fractures account for 10% elbow fractures in children. 25% of injuries are associated with a dislocation of the elbow.

  3. Pulled elbow - Wikipedia

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    Pulled elbow; Other names: Radial head subluxation, annular ligament displacement, [1] nursemaid's elbow, [2] babysitter's elbow, subluxatio radii: Capsule of elbow-joint (distended). Anterior aspect. (Nursemaid's elbow involves the head of radius slipping out from the anular ligament of radius.) Specialty: Emergency medicine: Symptoms ...

  4. Elbow pain - Wikipedia

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    Trauma is a common cause of this local tissue damage. Traumatic events such as car accidents, falls, or assaults to this area can result in fractures and dislocations of the bones surrounding the elbow. In children, there is a specific type of dislocation called a pulled elbow or subluxation seen when an extended elbow is pulled with force. [3]

  5. Elbow - Wikipedia

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    Elbow dislocations constitute 10% to 25% of all injuries to the elbow. The elbow is one of the most commonly dislocated joints in the body, with an average annual incidence of acute dislocation of 6 per 100,000 persons. [30] Among injuries to the upper extremity, dislocation of the elbow is second only to a dislocated shoulder. A full ...

  6. Joint dislocation - Wikipedia

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    Dislocations can occur in any major joint (shoulder, knees, etc.) or minor joint (toes, fingers, etc.). The most common joint dislocation is a shoulder dislocation. [1] The treatment for joint dislocation is usually by closed reduction, that is, skilled manipulation to return the bones to their normal position. Only trained medical ...

  7. Ulnar collateral ligament injury of the elbow - Wikipedia

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    The acute rupture occurs in collisions when the elbow is in flexion such as that in a wrestling match or a tackle in football. The ulnar collateral ligament distributes over fifty percent of the medial support of the elbow. [16] [17] This can result in an UCL injury or a dislocated elbow causing severe damage to the elbow and the radioulnar joints.

  8. Olecranon fracture - Wikipedia

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    Olecranon fracture is a fracture of the bony portion of the elbow. The injury is fairly common and often occurs following a fall or direct trauma to the elbow. The olecranon is the proximal extremity of the ulna which is articulated with the humerus bone and constitutes a part of the elbow articulation. Its location makes it vulnerable to ...

  9. Musculoskeletal injury - Wikipedia

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    Elbow dislocation and radial head or neck fractures are common when one falls on an outstretched hand. [18] Elbow Dislocations are divided into two categories; Simple and complex. Simple dislocations are defined as soft tissue injury whereas complex involves a fracture. [18]

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