Elbow Pain
What is Elbow arthritis?
Much like other peripheral joints, arthritis can develop in the elbow. Overuse, injury, and aging are common causes. Arthritis of the elbow can be thought of as developing potholes in the road. The cartilage defect may expose bone, leading to pain from the presence of free nerve endings.
How do Golfer's Elbow and Tennis Elbow occur?
Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) and Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) are common overuse injuries affecting anyone who frequently grips, lifts, or swings—whether in sports, workouts, or physically demanding jobs. They result from repetitive stress on the tendons in the forearm, leading to pain and inflammation. Golfer’s elbow is located at the bony prominence of the elbow that is closest to the body when the arm at rest, while tennis elbow is found at the bony prominence of the outer elbow.
What Are the Symptoms of Golfer’s Elbow?
Golfer’s elbow primarily affects the inside of the elbow and may cause pain or tenderness along the inner elbow and forearm. It can also cause stiffness and difficulty making a fist, and sometimes weakness in the hand and wrist.
What are radial collateral ligament injuries?
The most common causes are falls, sports injuries, and repetitive stress. These factors often lead to pain on the outer elbow, near the area where tennis elbow occurs. The radial collateral ligament is frequently misdiagnosed as tennis elbow.
What is cubital tunnel syndrome?
The ulnar nerve passes through a small tunnel located at the inner elbow. The most common causes are repetitive elbow bending, pressure on the elbow, and injuries. If the ulnar nerve is tapped along the cubital tunnel, it can cause pain, numbness, and tingling that radiates into the last two fingers of the hand. In layman’s terms, it is often referred to as hitting your funny bone.
How are these conditions diagnosed?
The BioInfinity Regenerative Medicineteam has extensive experience diagnosing elbow pain. We will review your medical history, complete a physical exam, and discuss your symptoms. Imaging procedures such as an MRI, CT scan, or X-rays are often ordered to identify the cause of your elbow pain.
