General Components and Differential Diagnosis of the

Elbow

CONNECTIVE
TISSUE

Connective Tissue of the Elbow

Lateral collateral
ligament (Radial
collateral ligament)
Medial collateral
ligament (Ulnar
collateral ligament)
Annular ligament
Joint capsule

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Lateral Collateral
Ligament

Stabilizes the ulnohumeral and

radiocapitellar articulations
Protects against varus stress

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http://rotoviz.com/2015/01/
richard-sherman-superbowl-status/

Medial Collateral
Ligament

Primary resistive ligament against

valgus stress
Divided into three parts
Anterior bundle
Posterior bundle
Transverse ligament

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Annular Ligament

Stabilizes the proximal radioulnar joint

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Conditions of the Connective

Tissue

Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprain

Medial Collateral Ligament Sprain
Elbow Dislocation
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Post Traumatic Arthritis

Acknowledgements

David Funk, Student Physical Therapist at A.T. Still University

Ethan Hunke, Student Physical Therapist at A.T. Still University
Morgan Johnson, Student Physical Therapist at A.T. Still University
Ed Nhieu, Student Physical Therapist at A.T. Still University
Lindsay Walczak, Student Physical Therapist at A.T. Still University