The elbow is a stable joint where three bones - the humerus of the upper arm and the ulna and the radius of the forearm - come together. These bones are kept in proper alignment with the help of ...

Hyperextended elbow occurs when the elbow joint moves outside its normal range of motion. This injury can be painful and healing or recovery time can be up to several weeks. Although anyone can ...

Both below-elbow and above-elbow casts maintain realignment and reduction of distal forearm fractures in children equally well, a randomized study shows. Many surgeons recommend above-elbow casts to ...