Elbow pain

Elbow pain generally refers to discomfort in the joint (elbow) between the upper arm and forearm. Elbow pain is a common complaint in both the emergency department and in primary care offices. The CDC estimated that 1.15 million people visited an emergency room for elbow or forearm-related injuries in 2020.[1] There are many possible causes of elbow discomfort but the most common are trauma, infection, and inflammation. Pain may be acute, chronic or associated with a number of other symptoms (e.g. swelling, bleeding, numbness, tingling, lack of mobility).[2] Treatments range from conservative measures, such as ice and rest, to surgical interventions, depending on the underlying cause and severity.[2]

  1. ^ "FastStats". US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  2. ^ a b Javed, Mustafa; Mustafa, Saadia; Boyle, Simon; Scott, Fiona (November 2015). "Elbow pain: a guide to assessment and management in primary care". British Journal of General Practice. 65 (640): 610–612. doi:10.3399/bjgp15X687625. ISSN 0960-1643. PMC 4617264. PMID 26500317.