Common Causes Of Elbow Pain

Elbow pain can result from various conditions, ranging from overuse injuries to inflammatory conditions and acute trauma.

-Cause: Overuse of the forearm muscles, leading to inflammation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow.

-Symptoms: Pain and tenderness on the outer elbow, weakness in the forearm, and pain that worsens with gripping or lifting.

-Cause: Overuse of the forearm muscles, causing inflammation of the tendons on the inside of the elbow.

-Symptoms: Pain and tenderness on the inner elbow, stiffness, and pain that worsens with gripping or lifting.

-Cause: Inflammation of the bursa (a small fluid-filled sac) at the tip of the elbow, often due to repetitive pressure or trauma.

-Symptoms: Swelling at the tip of the elbow, pain, and tenderness.

-Cause: Compression of the ulnar nerve as it passes through the cubital tunnel at the elbow.

-Symptoms: Numbness and tingling in the ring and little fingers, elbow pain, and weakness in the hand.

-Cause: Compression of the radial nerve in the radial tunnel near the elbow.

-Symptoms: Pain radiating from the outer elbow down the forearm, similar to tennis elbow but with more diffuse pain.

-Cause: Stretching or tearing of the ligaments around the elbow due to sudden injury or trauma.

-Symptoms: Pain, swelling, and bruising around the elbow, with limited range of motion.

-Cause: Broken bones in the elbow joint due to trauma or falls.

-Symptoms: Severe pain, swelling, bruising, deformity, and inability to move the elbow.