title: Examination of the elbow: current concepts.
abstract: The elbow's complex anatomy and synergism of bony and ligamentous stabilizers make physical examination challenging. Adequate elbow assessment is essential for accurate diagnosis and initiating proper treatment. Isolated elbow injuries are rare; fractures should be interpreted as proxies for associated, often unappreciated, soft tissue injuries. A careful elbow examination informs the need for and interpretation of radiological studies, including fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography scanning.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY. Electronic address: michael.hausman@mountsinai.org.
authors.forename: Michael R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Hausman
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY.
authors.forename: Penelope
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lang
mesh_terms: D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D004550:Elbow / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010808:Physical Examination; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
keywords: Elbow; biceps; examination; instability; ulnar nerve