Following Elbow pathologies are mentioned below:
6.Olecranon Bursitis:
It refers to the pointy bone in your elbow. “Bursitis” refers to inflammation of a part of your
body called a bursa.
Treatment:
Treatment is about easing your discomfort and taking steps to prevent or cure infection.
If your elbow bursa is not infected, take the following steps:
● Protect your elbow. This could mean wearing elbow pads or a wrap to cushion it.
● Ultrasound therapy.
● Avoid activities that put direct pressure on your affected elbow.
● Take pain medicine such as ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatories to reduce the swelling and the pain. Follow your doctor’s directions and read the medicine label carefully.
If you don’t see improvements in pain and swelling in your elbow after taking these steps for 3 to 4 weeks, let your doctor know.
An injection of corticosteroid, a medication commonly used to reduce inflammation and
redness, may be used to lessen the pain and swelling.
7.Radial tunnel syndrome:
It occurs when the nerve is pinched or compressed as it enters the radial tunnel.
Treatment:
● Taking over-the-counter, anti-inflammatory medications.
● Taking steroid injections to relieve inflammation and pressure on the radial nerve, if
necessary.
● Wearing a wrist and/or elbow splint to reduce movement and irritation on your radial
nerve.
You can also utilize different physical therapy exercises to help stretch out and loosen the
tight muscle/tissue around the radial nerve, some of which include:
● Wrist Extension Stretch
● Wrist Flexion Stretch
● Wrist supination
● Radial nerve glides
Post-Operative Care:
After your surgery, you will be given an elbow splint to wear home that will immobilize your
arm.After removing stitches by your doctor.
Around this time, you can also begin certain activities that will improve your range of motion,
including:
● A gentle exercise program, Stretching &
● Soft-tissue massages.
PHYSIOHEALER. 