Elbow conditions and treatments
Hover over the picture of the elbows and click on the shaded area which represents symptoms. Possible related conditions will then be seen on the right of the picture. Click on relevant link to find out more.
Click to find out about symptons and ailments concerning the area on the outside of the elbow and forearm
Click to find out about symptons and ailments concerning the area on the inside of the elbow
Click to find out about symptons and ailments concerning the area in front of the elbow
Click to find out about symptons and ailments concerning the area on the back of the elbow
- Area on the outside of the elbow and forearm:
- Pain after injury:
Fracture
- Pain without injury:
Tennis elbow
Elbow arthritis (Radiocapitellar joint)
Radial tunnel syndrome
- Locking of elbow:
Arthritis (loose bodies)
- Stiffness:
Elbow arthritis
Tennis elbow
Post-traumatic stiffness
- Pain with popping sensation after an injury:
Partial elbow dislocation
Ligament injury (Lateral ligament)
- Area on the inside of the elbow:
- Pain after injury:
Fracture
- Pain without injury:
Golfers’ elbow
Elbow arthritis (Ulno-humeral)
Ulnar neuritis
- Pain with popping sensation after an injury:
Partial elbow dislocation
Ligament injury (Medial collateral)
- Stiffness:
Elbow arthritis
Post-traumatic stiffness
- Area in front of the elbow:
- Pain after injury:
Fracture
- Pain without injury:
Elbow arthritis
- Stiffness:
Elbow arthritis
Post-traumatic stiffness
- Pain with a grating sensation:
Elbow arthritis
- Swelling
Swelling around the elbow
- Area on the back of the elbow:
- Pain after injury:
Fracture
- Pain without injury:
Elbow arthritis
Triceps tendonitis
Posterior impingement syndrome
- Stiffness:
Elbow arthritis
Post-traumatic stiffness
- Pain with a grating sensation:
Elbow arthritis
- Swelling
Olecranon bursitis
