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Types of Elbow Injuries

Several types of elbow injuries vary in severity and cause. Some of the most common types include:

Tennis Elbow
(Lateral Epicondylitis)
A painful condition caused by elbow overuse, particularly during repetitive forearm movements.
Golfer’s Elbow
(Medial Epicondylitis)
This injury affects the inner side of the elbow and is typically caused by repetitive wrist and arm movements.
Fractures
A break in one of the bones that make up the elbow joint, often resulting from trauma such as a fall or direct impact.
Dislocations
Occurs when the elbow bones are forced out of alignment, usually due to a fall or an accident.
Bursitis
Inflammation of the bursa (a small fluid-filled sac cushions the elbow joint) leads to swelling and discomfort.
Arthritis
Elbow arthritis can develop due to wear and tear, causing joint pain, swelling, and stiffness.

Which elbow injury is it?

Where the pain sits gives a strong clue. Pain on the outside of the elbow when you grip or lift is often tennis elbow. Pain on the inside is often golfer’s elbow. Swelling at the back of the elbow can be bursitis, and tingling into the ring and little fingers can point to an irritated nerve.

When to get urgent help

  • Go to A&E if the elbow looks out of shape or you cannot move it after a fall
  • See a GP or call NHS 111 straight away if the elbow is hot, red and swollen and you feel unwell
  • Seek help if numbness or weakness in your hand is getting worse

How we can help

Most elbow problems come from repeated strain at work, at the gym or in sport. Your osteopath will test the elbow, wrist and shoulder, treat the tight and overloaded tissues, and show you how to load the arm again without flaring it up.

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