Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at the Elbow
Abstract Ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow is one of the most common entrapment neuropathies encountered in clinical practice. Causes include compression of the ulnar nerve by an aponeurotic band…
Tennis Elbow
Abstract Tennis elbow (also known as lateral epicondylitis) is caused by repetitive microtrauma to the extensor tendons of the forearm. The pathophysiology of tennis elbow initially involves microtearing at the…
Rotator Cuff Tear
Abstract Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of shoulder pain and dysfunction. A rotator cuff tear frequently occurs after seemingly minor trauma to the musculotendinous unit of the shoulder….
Teres Major Syndrome
Abstract The teres major muscle is susceptible to the development of myofascial pain syndrome. Stretch or impact injuries to the teres major muscle sustained while playing sports or in motor…
Biceps Tendon Tear
Abstract The biceps muscle and tendons are intimately involved in shoulder and upper extremity function and are susceptible to trauma and to wear and tear. Biceps tendon tear is usually…
Deltoid Syndrome
Abstract The deltoid muscle is susceptible to the development of myofascial pain syndrome. Flexion-extension and lateral motion stretch injuries or impact injuries to the deltoid muscle during football or repeated…
Scapulocostal Syndrome
Abstract Scapulocostal syndrome is an overuse syndrome caused by repeated improper use of the muscles of scapular stabilization—the levator scapulae, pectoralis minor, serratus anterior, rhomboids, and, to a lesser extent,…
Supraspinatus Syndrome
Abstract The supraspinatus muscle is susceptible to the development of myofascial pain syndrome. Flexion-extension and lateral motion stretch injuries to the neck, shoulder, and upper back or repeated microtrauma secondary…
Acromioclavicular Joint Pain
Abstract The acromioclavicular joint is vulnerable to injury from both acute trauma and repeated microtrauma. Acute injuries are frequently the result of falling directly onto the shoulder when playing sports…
Bicipital Tendinitis
Abstract The pain of bicipital tendinitis is constant and severe and is localized in the anterior shoulder over the bicipital groove. A catching sensation may accompany the pain. Significant sleep…
