Elbow Pain
What is Elbow arthritis?
Much like the 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 pot holesin the road. The cartilage defect can cause exposed bone which is painful due to the presence of free nerve endings.
How does Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow happen?
Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) and Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) are common overuse injury affecting anyone who frequently grips, lifts, or swings—whether in sports, workouts, or physically demanding jobs. It results from repetitive stress on the tendons in your forearm, leading to pain and inflammation.Golfer’s elbow will be found atthe bony prominence of the elbow that is closest to the body with the arm at rest and Tennis elbow will be 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 causepain or tenderness along the inner elbow and forearm. It can also cause stiffness and difficulty making a fistan sometimes weakness in the hand and wrist.
What is radial collateral ligament injuries?
The most common causes are falls, sportsinjuries, and repetitive stress. This will often cause pain on the outer elbow close to the area where tennis elbow is located. The radial collateral ligament is often mis-diagnosed 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, or injuries. If the ulnar nerve is tapped along the cubital tunnel, it can cause pain, numbness, and tingling that radiates intothe 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. Theteam will review your medical history, complete a physical your symptoms. Imaging procedures like an MRI, CT scan, or X-rays are often ordered to identify the cause of your elbow pain.
