We are being threatened by a new affluence disease, the so-called cell phone elbow. Whoever talks on the phone for too long, can strain a nerve, resulting in a painful arm.

Description

The biceps is the largest muscle on the front side of the upper arm. The muscle is attached to the forearm by a tendon. Its main function is to bend the elbow. A tear in the biceps tendon at the elbow usually occurs after trauma, such as a fall, or when heavy strain was put on it and the arm is forced straight from a bent position. The use of some medicines, such as corticosteroids, can affect the quality of this tendon, making it susceptible to tears. Smoking is also one of the risk factors. The problem occurs much more in men than in women. A biceps tendon rupture occurs in about 1.2 per cent of 100,000 inhabitants per year.

What is it ?

A tennis elbow is an overuse injury to the extensor tendons of the forearm. These tendons are attached on the outside of the elbow (the lateral epicondyle). A golfer's elbow is similar to a tennis elbow, but it occurs less often. It is an overuse injury to the flexor tendons of the wrist and hand. These tendons are attached to the inner side of the elbow.

In the picture: Extensors - muscles are attached to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus

Left: Attachment of the extensor tendons of the hand and wrist 

Right: Attachment of the flexor tendons of the hand and wrist