Elbow Impingement
Posterior elbow impingement causes pain at the back of the elbow. Symptoms Pain is felt when your arm is straightened to the maximum range of movement. In some people, the elbow may ‘over-straighten’ and begin …
Gradual onset elbow pain
The following injuries all have the symptom of chronic, or gradual onset elbow pain. Symptoms will often develop gradually over time and you will not notice a specific point in time where your injury occured. Chronic elbow pain is often a result of overuse, or may develop following an acute injury which has not healed.
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: Pain at the back …
Elbow Bursitis (Student’s Elbow)
Elbow bursitis, also known as Students 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 …
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is also known as lateral epicondylitis, lateral elbow tendinopathy, or extensor tendinopathy. It is a common term used to describe long-term, chronic pain on the outside of the elbow. Tennis elbow symptoms Symptoms …
Golfer’s Elbow
Golfer’s elbow is also known as medial epicondylitis, thrower’s elbow, or little league elbow. It causes pain on the inside of the elbow, which develops gradually over time. Here we explain the symptoms, causes, and …
Radiohumeral Bursitis
Radiohumeral bursitis is inflammation of a bursa in the elbow and has similar symptoms to Tennis elbow. Here we explain the causes and treatment of Radiohumeral bursitis. Symptoms The main symptoms of Radiohumeral bursitis are: …
Osteochondritis Dissecans In The Elbow Joint
Osteochondritis Dissecans is fragmentation of the cartilage and sometimes the underlying bone within a joint. It is more common in adolescents, especially those who do throwing sports. Symptoms of Osteochondritis Dissecans in the elbow Osteochondritis …
Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Radial tunnel syndrome, also known as radial nerve entrapment, occurs when the radial nerve in the forearm gets compressed or pinched. It has symptoms similar to Tennis Elbow. Radial nerve entrapment symptoms The symptoms of …