title: Physical examination of the elbow.
abstract: A carefully executed, thorough physical examination of the elbow will permit reproducible results to be recorded over time. It also provides a working diagnosis or contributes to the determination of a correct diagnosis in a majority of presenting patients.
authors.affiliation: Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: W W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Colman
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Strauch
mesh_terms: D004550:Elbow; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D000092464:Elbow Injuries