Elbow Stiffness PDF
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Tor Vergata University of Rome
Filippo Olivo PT, OMPT and Davide Seri PT, Msc, OMPT
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This document is a presentation on elbow stiffness, covering definitions, predisposing factors, epidemiology, classification, and approaches to evaluation, treatment, and outcome measures.
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Elbow Stiffness Filippo Olivo PT, OMPT Davide Seri PT, Msc, OMPT «Neuromusculoskeletal & Exercise Therapy Master» Tor Vergata University of Rome Definition Elbow stiffness is defined as the loss of movement greater than 30° in extension and loss of flexion of less than 120°....
Elbow Stiffness Filippo Olivo PT, OMPT Davide Seri PT, Msc, OMPT «Neuromusculoskeletal & Exercise Therapy Master» Tor Vergata University of Rome Definition Elbow stiffness is defined as the loss of movement greater than 30° in extension and loss of flexion of less than 120°. Søjbjerg, 1996 Stiffness of the elbow is defined as flexion of < 120°, loss of extension of >30°, or forearm rotation of 30° images projections 3-dimensional CT Heterotopic bone MRI Not required Electromyography (EMG) Neuropathy of the ulnar nerve Murray, 2012; Masci, 2020 «Neuromusculoskeletal & Exercise Therapy Master» Tor Vergata University of Rome Conservative VS Surgery Conservative Surgery treatment Elbow stiffness >6 months ▪ Elbow stiffness
