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Elbow Anatomy

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Abstract

The elbow is a complex joint that consists of three different articulations: humeroulnar, humeroradial, and proximal radioulnar. During certain activities it can be subjected to significant loads, especially in racquet or throwing sports. The ligamentous complexes of the elbow are involved in the pathoanatomy of throwing athletes or in elbow dislocations and instability. The elbow is crossed by important nerves and vessels for the function of the upper extremity and is the origin of the flexor–pronator and extensor–supinator musculatures of the forearm. A sound knowledge of the elbow anatomy is essential to diagnose and treat elbow sports injuries.

The aim of this chapter is to present a review of the elbow anatomy to assist the surgeon or sports medicine physician in the diagnosis and treatment of the athletic population.

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  1. Barts and The London NHS Trust, London, UK

    Francesc Malagelada

  2. Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics (Human Anatomy Unit), University of Barcelona, Laboratory of Arthroscopic and Surgical Anatomy, 08907, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain

    Miquel Dalmau-Pastor & Pau Golanó

  3. Hospital Quiron, Barcelona, Spain

    Jordi Vega

  4. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

    Pau Golanó

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Malagelada, F., Dalmau-Pastor, M., Vega, J., Golanó, P. (2014). Elbow Anatomy. In: Doral, M., Karlsson, J. (eds) Sports Injuries. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-36801-1_38-1

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