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 Pain at the back of the elbow, which develops gradually over time. Symptoms are is felt both at rest and during exercise. The back of your elbow will be …
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 Pain and swelling over the back of the elbow. Symptoms may come on rapidly from direct trauma, or develop over …
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 Pain approximately 1 to 2 cm down from the bony protrusion (lateral epicondyle) on the outside of the elbow. Symptoms …
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 treatment of Golfer’s elbow. Golfer’s elbow symptoms Pain and tenderness on the inside of the elbow. Symptoms usually develop gradually …
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. This is because the ends of their bones are not yet fully hardened. Symptoms of Osteochondritis Dissecans in the elbow Locking and clicking of the elbow. Swelling which …
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. Here we explain the symptoms, causes, and treatment of radial nerve impingement. Radial nerve entrapment symptoms The symptoms of radial nerve entrapment are very similar to those …