Common Causes Of Elbow Pain
Elbow pain can result from various conditions, ranging from overuse injuries to inflammatory conditions and acute trauma.
- Tennis Elbow
- Golfer's Elbow
- Elbow Bursitis
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Radial Tunnel Syndrome
- Elbow Sprain
- Fractures
-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.