Schultz Specialties, LLC - Makers of Orthopedic Braces and Supports

·	TENNIS ELBOW: This term is one that is commonly used to cover many, if not most of the disabilities that afflict this articulation in the same way as the term "lumbago" is used to describe problems of the lower back.

EPICONDYLITIS. This condition is usually caused by a sudden, severe stretch, or prolonged overuse causing a strain to those muscles. The lateral condyle is far more frequently involved than the medial. The onset usually is with a dull pain below the lateral condyle and the soreness radiates downward into the bellies of the extensor muscles. (The triceps is the great extensor muscle of the forearm.) The ache then becomes a sharp pain when the forearm is pronated with the wrist fully extended. (Pressure such as using a screwdriver or playing tennis) will cause severe pain and extreme weakness.

THE SPRAINED ELBOW: May be caused by a fall on the arm with the elbow extended or may be brought about by a sudden violent wrench as often happens to a baseball pitcher throwing a curve ball. The symptoms are similar to those of epicondylitis but a sprained elbow is usually more painful and disabling.

·	BURSITIS of this articulation is most often caused by a bump on the posterior portion of the jint though it may also appear after some unusual work or play that brought undue pressure to bear on the back of the elbow. (An analogy would be bursitis of the knee, commonly called "housemaid’s knee.")

To determine size:
With the patients arm extended, measure the circumference of the elbow around the epicondyles (around the elbow joint proper). (Measure 2” above the elbow).
Note: The New style knit (tan) should also be this approximate spec. The fit might differ slightly from the old style (white) which has a uniform circumference top and bottom vs. the new that has a 1/2” inch larger top than bottom. However, both shall size to these approximate arm measures.
Please contact us with any questions regarding size.