The ulnar collateral ligament, known more commonly as the UCL, stabilizes our elbow as we perform overhead throwing movements. This ligament consists of flexible and strong bands that surround your elbow joint and keep it aligned and stable. The UCL is located on the inside of your elbow. When your UCL is partially or fully […]
Elbow Pain
How to Reduce the Swelling from Elbow Bursitis
Elbow bursitis is a condition that affects the thin, fluid-filled sac (known as a bursa) located at the boney tip of the elbow (also known as the olecranon). It can be a painful, nagging injury that can prevent you from carrying on your daily activities. There are many bursa sacs in our bodies, acting as […]
What is Nursemaid’s Elbow?
Nursemaid’s elbow, known medically as radial head subluxation, is a common injury of early childhood – especially among children under the age of five. It is sometimes referred to as a “pulled elbow,” because it occurs when a toddler or preschooler’s elbow is pulled and partially dislocates. Dislocation means the bone shifts and slips out […]
