治疗肘部损伤 & 常见疼痛状况
You use your elbows for many different things throughout the day, and proper elbow movement is an essential part of life. 当肌腱, 韧带, or bones in and around your elbow are injured it can lead to severe pain, 减少移动, and difficulty with everyday activities. 大发娱乐的外科医生 大学骨科服务部 can diagnose and treat elbow injuries and conditions with surgical and non-surgical interventions.
肘部疼痛的原因
Tendons connect your muscles to the bones on both the inside and the outside of the elbow. Elbow pain is usually caused by a sudden injury or repetitive movements that damage 肌腱. 它也可能来自：
肘部疼痛的类型
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tennis elbow is an injury to the 肌腱 that connect your forearm muscles to the outside of your elbow, which may cause worsening pain and inflammation over time.
You will experience symptoms such as:
- pain radiating from the outside of your elbow to the back of your hand,
- difficulty gripping or grasping things, and
- 当你扭胳膊时疼痛.
Common causes of tennis elbow include:
- 重复性的动作,
- repetitive keyboard typing or use of a computer mouse, or
- activities and jobs that require frequent or continuous wrist movement.
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
This condition occurs when there is pain and inflammation in the 肌腱 on the inside of your elbow.
The most common signs of golfer’s elbow are pain when:
- 弯曲手腕，
- 试图抓住东西，或者
- 握手.
It is often the result of professions or hobbies that require you to repeatedly twist your wrist, 比如绘画或建筑.
骨折或脱位
Elbow pain could also be the result of a 骨折 或位错. When you fall it’s natural to try to brace yourself with your arm, but that often causes an elbow injury. Treatment may include immobilizing the elbow with a splint or sling, or surgery in severe cases.
关节炎
As the cartilage in your elbow wears out over time, it can lead to elbow pain or range of motion losses. 关节炎 could be from an old injury, such as a dislocation or 骨折. 然而, more often it’s from normal wear and tear as you age. It may also develop in people who had reconstructive elbow surgery or instability (loose 韧带 or 肌腱 that do not keep the elbow joint in place properly) that changes the normal function of the elbow.
Treating your elbow injury early can reduce the chance of developing arthritis later. Elbow arthritis can cause swelling or numbness in the elbow or hand in the later stages.
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肘部疼痛诊断
初次就诊时, your doctor will ask how and when the pain started, and what treatments (if any) you have already tried. If you previously had imaging for your elbow injury, bring that to your appointment. 然而, your doctor may still recommend additional imaging to compare with the older imaging results.
During the examination, your doctor will:
- 寻找肿胀或畸形，
- observe the range of motion in your joint, and
- check around the joint for weakness or tenderness.
For many elbow injuries, the doctor will also order tests such as:
- x射线 — This identifies 骨折 or bone injuries.
- 磁共振成像（MRI） — An advanced imaging technology that looks at the 韧带, 肌腱, and other soft tissues around your elbow.
- 计算机断层扫描（CT） — This imaging scan gives a more detailed view of the bones.
- 诊断关节镜检查 — A simple surgical procedure that inserts a fiber-optic camera into the joint to see damage that may not be evident from other imaging tests.
肘部疼痛治疗
Our orthopedic doctors treat elbow pain and elbow conditions with:
- 休息和非甾体抗炎药 (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) — These are usually the first steps in treating elbow pain.
- 可的松注射 这些可以大发娱乐减少炎症.
- 物理治疗 — This is used when non-invasive treatment is the best choice.
- 肘部关节镜检查 — A minimally invasive surgery with no large incision (cut).
- 手术修复 对于肌腱和韧带- This treatment is most commonly used when there is a torn tendon or ligament.
If you experience elbow pain following an injury that does not improve within a couple weeks or gets progressively worse, 联系你的医生. You should also see a doctor immediately if you have:
- 肿胀,
- redness or bruising around the elbow, or
- you cannot bend or straighten your arm.
Schedule an Appointment with One of Our Orthopedic Specialists
Many elbow injuries will get worse if they are not treated. Prolonging treatment could result in a longer recovery or injuries that cannot be easily or completely fixed.
We are always accepting new patients, so primary care doctors and other physicians can 发送推荐 给大发娱乐的医生 大学骨科服务部. 病人 can also schedule a consultation directly by calling 801-587-7109.
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