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Home :: Elbow Fracture, Epicondyle
Elbow Fracture, Epicondyle
A complete or incomplete break in the epicondyle of the humerus (the large bone in the arm between the elbow and shoulder). The epicondyle is located on the outside of the humerus at its lower end and forms a part of the elbow joint. This fracture is often accompanied by elbow dislocation.
BODY PARTS INVOLVED
- Epicondyle of the humerus.
- Elbow joint.
- Soft tissue around the fracture site, including nerves, tendons, ligaments, joint membranes and blood vessels.
Causes
Direct blow or indirect stress to the elbow. Indirect stress may be caused by twisting or violent muscle contraction.
Signs & Symptoms
- Severe elbow pain at the time of injury.
- Swelling of soft tissue around the fracture.
- Visible deformity if the fracture is complete and the bone fragments separate enough to distort normal arm contours.
- Tenderness to the touch.
- Numbness and coldness in the hand and lower arm if the blood supply is impaired
Treatment
Follow your doctor's instructions. These instructions are supplemental.
- Immobilization will be necessary, usually with plaster splints around the injured area to immobilize the elbow and wrist.
- After 48 hours, localized heat promotes healing by increasing blood circulation in the injured area .Use a heat lamp or a heating pad for 30 minutes at a time so heat can penetrate the cast or splints.
- After the cast or splints are removed,use frequent ice massage. Fill a large Styrofoam cup with water and freeze. Tear a small amount of foam from the top so Ice protrudes. Massage firmly over the injured area in a circle about the size of a baseball. Do this for 15 minutes at a time, 3 or 4 times a day.
- Apply heat instead of ice, if it feels better. Use heat lamps, hot soaks, hot showers, heating pads, or heat liniments and ointments.
- Take whirlpool treatments, if available.
Home Diet
- Drink only water before manipulation or surgery to treat the fracture. Solid food in your stomach makes vomiting while under anesthesia more hazardous.
- During recovery, eat a well-balanced diet that includes extra protein, such as meat, fish, poultry, cheese, milk and eggs. Increase fiber and fluid intake to prevent constipation that may result from decreased activity.
Prevention
- Build adequate strength and achieve good conditioning program before beginning regular athletic practice or competition. Increased muscle mass helps protect bones and underlying tissue.
- Use appropriate protective equipment such as foam-rubber elbow pads, during participating in contact sports.
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