Elbow Conditions
Explore orthopedic conditions affecting the elbow — from common injuries to specialized conditions.
Biceps and Triceps Tendinitis at the Elbow
Overuse or sudden-injury damage to the biceps or triceps tendon at the elbow, spanning mild inflammation to complete tendon rupture.
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Ulnar nerve compression at the elbow causing ring and pinky numbness.
CommonDistal Biceps Tendon Rupture
Biceps tendon tear at the elbow from a sudden heavy lift.
Elbow Arthritis
Cartilage breakdown in the elbow causing pain and stiffness with daily use.
Elbow Dislocation
Separation of the elbow joint surfaces, most often from a fall, ranging from a simple ligament injury to a complex fracture-dislocation requiring surgery.
Elbow Fractures
Broken elbow bones from a fall or high-impact trauma.
CommonLateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Overuse injury on the outer elbow from repetitive gripping.
CommonLittle League Elbow
Growth plate stress injury on the inner elbow in young throwing athletes.
Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)
Inner elbow tendon inflammation from overuse of the forearm and wrist.
CommonOlecranon Bursitis
Swollen bursa at the elbow tip from leaning or a direct blow.
CommonOsteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) of the Elbow
Bone and cartilage breakdown in the elbow, common in adolescent athletes.
Posterior Elbow Impingement
Bone spur pinching at the back of the elbow on full straightening.
Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Radial nerve compression near the elbow causing outer forearm aching.
Triceps Tendon Rupture
Triceps tendon tear at the back of the elbow from a fall.
UCL Injury (Tommy John)
Inner elbow ligament tear, most common in overhead-throwing athletes.