Tenderness at the back of the elbow

Triceps strain

Triceps Tendonitis

Triceps tendonitis (tendinopathy) is an overuse injury, resulting in inflammation (or degeneration) of the triceps tendon where it inserts into the back of the elbow. Symptoms Symptoms of Triceps tendonitis include: Assessment tests Resisted flexion

Olecranon fracture

Olecranon Fracture

The Olecranon is the large bony prominence at the back of the elbow. It is usually fractured from a direct impact or falls onto a bent elbow. Here we explain the signs, symptoms, causes, and

Students Elbow bursitis

Elbow Bursitis (Student’s Elbow)

Elbow bursitis, also known as Student’s elbow or Olecranon bursitis, is swelling and inflammation of the bursa at the back of the elbow. Here we explain the symptoms, causes, and treatment for elbow bursitis. Symptoms

Ulna nerve - Cubital tunnel syndrome

Ulnar Nerve Compression

Ulnar nerve compression is caused either by a direct blow to the inside of the elbow or by repetitive trauma. It causes numbness and tingling down the forearm and into the fourth and fifth fingers.

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