The main task of the elbow joints is to ensure the correct position of the upper limbs in space. In violation of this function, as well as under the influence of excessive load, diseases such as bursitis and enthesopathy can develop, which is fraught with serious complications. Since the elbow joints are often subjected to various injuries, you need to know what this can lead to. After all, sometimes even a minor bruise gives a person big troubles, which are manifested by soreness and discomfort.
The elbow joints are formed by the joint of the radial, ulnar and humerus bones, the surface of which is covered with cartilage, providing a smooth and soft movement. Such a complex part of the body has smaller joints in its cavity: brachioradial, ray-ulnar and shoulder-ulnar. In addition, there are synovial bags around, the largest of which is located in the area of elevation of the ulnar process.
Muscles of the elbow joint
Strong muscles, originating on the elbow, are responsible for flexion and extension of the hand, and are also responsible for the correct correction of the length and height of the arm. Excessive load on muscle tissue, as well as their insufficient protection makes the elbow joints particularly susceptible to various kinds of disorders. The main extensor of the upper extremities is the triceps muscle, which connects the
humerus and the shoulder blade, so it is important to avoid injury.
Ligaments of the elbow joint
Along the perimeter, the elbow joint covers the annular ligament, the task of which is to hold the bones of the forearm, which prevents them from moving to the side. In order to prevent external and internal displacement, there are lateral ligaments that also help strengthen the joint. With dislocations and fractures, one or several ligaments are almost completely torn apart. This condition requires urgent medical attention, since delay can affect the continued performance of the affected arm.
Elbow injuries
The elbow joint is considered the most complex from the anatomical and functional point of view. Injuries to this part of the body are divided into dislocations, bruises and fractures. In each case, certain medical procedures are performed. With intraarticular fractures without displacement, the joint is fixed with a plaster cast. With U- and T-shaped fractures, the operative reposition of the fragments is carried out, as well as fixing them with screws, screws and spokes, followed by the application of gypsum.
Symptoms of elbow injury include bruising, difficult and painful flexion of the limb, and swelling of the affected area. With minor injuries, such symptoms disappear on their own over time, but with more serious injuries, it is better to consult a doctor and conduct an X-ray examination, with which you can detect pinched nerves, fissures, displacement of the bone and its fracture. In such cases, the elbow joints are treated in the surgical department of the hospital, basing the complex of therapeutic procedures strictly on the X-ray readings.