Elbow Pain

Elbow pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including injury, overuse, or underlying medical conditions. Elbow pain is a common condition that can affect people of all ages and lifestyles. To manage elbow pain, it's important to identify the underlying cause and address it accordingly.

Symptoms:

• Pain or tenderness in the elbow joint
• Swelling or inflammation in the elbow area
• Stiffness or limited range of motion in the elbow joint
• Weakness in the arm or hand
• Numbness or tingling in the arm or hand
• Difficulty gripping or holding objects
• Clicking or popping sounds when moving the elbow joint
• Redness or warmth around the elbow area

Causes

• Tennis elbow: Also known as lateral epicondylitis, this condition is caused by overuse of the tendons that attach to the outer elbow.
• Golfer's elbow: Also known as medial epicondylitis, this condition is caused by overuse of the tendons that attach to the inner elbow.
• Elbow bursitis: This condition is caused by inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that cushion the bones, tendons, and muscles around the elbow joint.
• Fractures: A fracture or break in one or more of the bones that make up the elbow joint can cause pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the arm.
• Arthritis: Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in the elbow joint.
• Tendinitis: Inflammation of the tendons in the elbow can cause pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the arm.

Radial tunnel syndrome: This condition is caused by pressure on the radial nerve, which runs from the upper arm to the hand, and can cause pain and weakness in the forearm and hand.