II. Epidemiology
- Adolescent males most commonly affected at elbow
III. Mechanism
IV. Risk Factors
- Repetitive overhead throwing, valgus stress or compression at elbow (e.g. gymnastics)
V. Etiology
- Traumatic origin
VI. Symptoms
- Dull, persistent aching pain at elbow
- Radial aspect is most commonly injured (typically presenting with lateral Elbow Pain)
- Gradual onset
- Associated with stiffness
- Occasional locking or catching Sensation (if loose body present from detached cartilage)
VII. Signs
- Limited Elbow Range of Motion (unable to fully extend elbow)
- Local tenderness
- Joint effusion
VIII. Radiology: Elbow XRay
- Capitellum affected most commonly
IX. Management
- Rest with or without Sling
- No throwing activities
- Surgery to remove loose bodies
X. Prognosis
- Good, but may have some residual elbow stiffness