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Peter receives an elbow exam from orthopedic surgeon, Alton Barron, M.D.

Peter Attia7m · 2022-11-28

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◐Partially SupportedThe ulnar nerve at the elbow can be mobile, and excessive or insufficient mobility may indicate issues.◐Partially SupportedTriceps tendonitis or partial rupture can occur in individuals doing a lot of weight lifting, especially after a long break or with excessive push-ups.◐Partially SupportedElbow contractures are common in athletes and can result from minor fractures or inflammation, with professional pitchers often having a 15-20 degree contracture.◐Partially SupportedThe brachialis muscle, not the biceps, is primarily responsible for strength in supination.Partially Supported

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Performing overhead triceps exercises is beneficial for stretching the triceps if shoulders tolerate it.

◐Partially SupportedTesting for triceps inflammation involves hyperflexing the elbow against resistance, causing pain if inflammation is present.

◐Partially SupportedA functional range of motion for the elbow is approximately 100 degrees, but 130 degrees is needed for tasks like reaching the hair and face.

◐Partially SupportedMedial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow) tends to be more tender than tennis elbow, potentially due to the proximity of the ulnar nerve.

◐Partially SupportedThe ideal position for triceps workouts is with the humerus in a flexed position to keep the triceps under stretch.

◐Partially SupportedA large, well-developed triceps muscle inserts on the olecranon.

◐Partially SupportedA pronated curl can exacerbate pain in cases of even a partial tear of the distal biceps tendon.

◐Partially SupportedRupture of the distal biceps tendon causes the biceps contour to shift upwards.

◐Partially SupportedGolfer's elbow injuries require surgery less often than tennis elbow injuries.

◐Partially SupportedLateral epicondylitis is characterized by pinpoint tenderness at the lateral epicondyle, often with a swollen, spongy, and very tender ECRB tendon.

◐Partially SupportedPulling up against resistance with the elbow straight causes pain in cases of tennis elbow.