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it is a chronic injury because it happens overtime; result of over-stretching of the muscles in the forearm (such as the extensor carpi)
acute injuries to the elbow are generally recognized as less than 2 weeks in duration and may or may not be associated with direct trauma. Acute trauma to the elbow is likely to involve a fracture, dislocation or tendon rupture. Pain is typically well localized and a mechanism of injury is apparent. The climber may experience swelling, bruising and/or loss of elbow function
Chronic elbow injuries are typically the result of repetitive injuries, general inflammatory conditions and/or post trauma. They are recognized as greater than 2 weeks in duration. Patients often describe recurrent pain, stiffness and/or loss of elbow range of motion.
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What is the difference between an acute and non acute fracture?
A break in a bone from a quick, one-time injury
What distinguishes acute and chronic sports injuries?
Acute injuries, such as a sprained ankle, strained back, or fractured hand, occur suddenly during activity. Signs of an acute injury include: * sudden, severe pain * swelling * inability to place weight on a lower limb * extreme tenderness in an upper limb * inability to move a joint through full range of motion * extreme limb weakness * visible dislocation / break of a bone
What is the prognosis for a patient with tennis elbow?
Tennis elbow is usually curable; however, if symptoms become chronic, it is not uncommon for treatment to continue for three to six months.
Is a hamstring injury also known as tennis elbow?
what'S a hamstring
What is a medical name for a sports injury affecting the elbow?
It depends on the type of injury. There are several structures that make up the elbow joint and the injury would be a description of injury and the structure affected. For example: Golfer's elbow/Little leaguer's elbow - affects the medial ligaments Tennis elbow - affects the lateral ligaments
What are different ways bones can be injured?
probably spraining, breaking, or fracturing a bone.open wound, closed wound, fracture, sprained, dislocatedBones can be broken or bruised.You may be referring to chronic or acute injuries.If this is the case then a chronic injury is an injury caused by repetative stress or impact, like tennis elbow or shin splints. It's a gradual process.An acute injury is if you fall of your bike and snap your arm in half. It's sudden.Lk;okl;jgf
What are the types of tennis elbow?
right elbow and left elbow
Does tennis elbow cause severe elbow pain?
I think so as I have sore shoulders A week after being diagnosed with Tennis elbow
How do tennis players get tennis elbow?
Any tennis player can get tennis elbow depending on how you hold your racquet, your follow through and how much spin you produce.
Why do your elbows hurt when you get up in the morning?
Tennis Elbow http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/guide/tennis-elbow
Where you can download tennis Elbow 2008?
You only can download it if you register in the forum (www.managames.com/Forum). You have to go to "Tennis Elbow 2008" subforum and search the topic "Tennis Elbow 2008 demo version".
Could sleeping cause the condition known as Tennis or Golfers Elbow?
No, tennis elbow is caused by an inflamation or infection of the bursa surrounding the elbow joint. Sleeping does not cause this
