ELBOW CONDITIONS

Lateral Epicondylitis

Commonly called tennis elbow, it can happen to anyone, whether you’re an athlete or not. The most notable cause of lateral epicondylitis is repetitive arm motions which can weaken and possibly wear out and tear the tendons that connect the muscles to the elbow joint.

Common symptoms of tennis elbow include pain, burning, and pain along the outside of the elbow. An accurate diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis may require intervention by a pain specialist. Feel free to schedule an appointment if your pain lingers for a few days.

Medial Epicondylitis

Medial epicondylitis, commonly called golfer’s elbow, suitcase elbow, or baseball elbow, is not particular to whether or not you’re an athlete. Golfer’s elbow involves pain that radiates from the elbow toward the wrist on the inside of the elbow. The inside part of the elbow which is mostly affected is clinically called the medial side. Golfer’s elbow is caused by the repetitive movement that occurs when you repeatedly bend your wrists and arm. This can also occur when you repeatedly grasp or twist things which causes inflammation of tendons that extend toward your arm.

This condition may manifest as an aching pain in your arms and wrists, a notable reduction in your grip strength, tingling in your hand, and more. Diagnosis of medial epicondylitis requires expert intervention to assess your condition by examining your arm, wrist, and elbow for the possibility of medial epicondylitis.

Olecranon Bursitis

The olecranon is that pointy bone in your elbow. The olecranon bursa is the fluid-filled sac that is located around the bony tip of the elbow. These fluid-filled sacs basically function to act as a cushion between bones and other soft tissues.

However, under extreme pressure, trauma, and other conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, they can get inflamed or even infected through open wounds around the elbow. This causes pain, swelling, redness, and warmth. It is important to consult with a pain specialist to accurately diagnose your condition for proper assessment and treatment if you experience these symptoms around your elbow.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that results in gradual wear and tear of the elbow joints. It causes severe joint pain and stiffness which worsen over time even despite the use of anti-inflammatory medications. Effective management of osteoarthritis of the elbow requires advanced treatment such as regenerative medicine. We treat osteoarthritis of elbow pain using advanced non-surgical, non-opioid pain management. Feel free to book a consultation today!

Triceps Tendonitis

Triceps tendonitis is an elbow condition that is caused by inflammation of the tendon that connects the muscle on the back of the arm (known as the tricep) to the elbow bone. Triceps tendonitis is usually caused by repetitive activities that overwork the elbow. Hence, physical activities such as hammering, throwing a baseball, doing bench presses, and more are typical causes of triceps tendonitis.

Elbow Sprains and Strains, Especially When Overused

These conditions are usually caused by repetitive movements that hurt the elbow and result in swelling, injury, stiffness, and pain around the elbow joint. They may be work-related, and the conditions can affect the forearm, wrist, and even the hands. If your elbow pain persists for days or after taking over-the-counter medications, then you may be a good candidate for our advanced non-surgical, non-opioid pain management. Feel free to book a consultation today!

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Cubital tunnel syndrome is an elbow condition that occurs as a result of pressure or overstretching of the ulnar nerve. This causes numbness, inflammation, and irritation on the inside of the elbow. Symptoms usually manifest as pain, tingling, and weakness in the ring and small fingers.