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Elbow Pain

Elbow pain can affect all age groups. The reasons for the elbow pain can be due to variety of conditions such as injury, infection, muscle strains and arthritis. 

Symptoms

Elbow pain. Elbow pain can occur whenever particular activity is performed such as bending, lifting, turning  or twisting the elbow. In certain conditions it can also hurt during rest. The area of pain is also an important characteristic which helps in understanding which structure in and around the elbow has been affected.

Swelling: Swelling indicates that the elbow joint is irritated. This can be due to mechanical causes such as rubbing, inflammation due to wear and tear or injury to the internal structures.
Stiffness: Stiffness can be due to swelling or muscle tightness. If stiffness is not allowing to straighten the elbow, it means that something is mechanically blocking the knee from straightening.
Instability: Instability occurs when one or more ligaments of the knee are unable to support the elbow.

Conditions

Injuries

Elbow UCL Ligament Injury
Multiligament Injury
Elbow Dislocations
Fracture around the Elbow joint (Intra-articular fractures)
Biceps tendon tear (insertion)

Wear & Tear

Tennis Elbow
Golfer's Elbow
Triceps tendinopathy
Osteochondritis Dissecans Elbow
Loose body

Infection

Septic Arthritis

Inflammation

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Olecranon Bursitis

Arthritis

Osteoarthritis of Elbow

When to see a Doctor ?

Unable to bear weight
Unable to straighten the elbow
Redness and swelling of elbow
Persistent pain

Prevention of Elbow pain

Maintaining flexibility and elasticity of the muscles
Regular exercises and stretches
Avoid prolonged use of wrist (desktop / mobile use)