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Elbow Conditions, explained clearly.
Your elbow and forearm work together whenever you lift, grip, turn, type, or use a tool. Repeated wrist and arm movements can overload the tendons on either side of the elbow, making everyday tasks painful. This page explains the elbow conditions we treat, their symptoms, and the care options that may help you return to work and activity.
Conditions we treat under Elbow
Two common tendon conditions. One clear guide.
Select a condition to learn what it is, which symptoms may appear, how it can be diagnosed, and the treatment approaches that may help.
Tennis Elbow
Overuse of the forearm tendons where they attach to the bony point on the outside of the elbow.
What is Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)?
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, develops when repetitive wrist and arm movements overload the tendons attached to the outside of the elbow. The irritated area may become painful during gripping, lifting, or twisting tasks.
Despite the name, the condition is not limited to tennis players. Painters, plumbers, carpenters, butchers, and others who repeatedly use tools or their hands can also develop tennis elbow.
Signs to watch for
Diagnosis
The evaluation includes questions about work, sport, and when symptoms began. A clinician may press the outer elbow and test wrist or finger movement against resistance. X-rays can rule out arthritis or bone problems, while ultrasound, MRI, or EMG may be used when the diagnosis is uncertain.
Treatment approach
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Golfer's Elbow
Irritation of the forearm tendons where they attach to the bony point on the inside of the elbow.
What is a Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)?
Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, causes pain where the forearm tendons attach to the inner side of the elbow. The discomfort may travel down the forearm toward the wrist and can become more noticeable when making a fist, bending the wrist, or gripping an object.
The condition is not limited to golfers. Tennis players, manual workers, weightlifters, and anyone who repeatedly flexes the wrist or clenches the fingers may develop it.
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Diagnosis includes locating the tender area and testing wrist flexion and forearm rotation against resistance. Your clinician may discuss which tasks make symptoms worse. X-rays, ultrasound, or MRI can assess other causes or tendon damage, while nerve studies may be helpful when numbness is present.