Elbow Injuries
The elbow is one of the most complex joints in the body because of its many functions.
Because of the elbow's many uses—and misuses—it can easily become injured due to overuse, trauma, or lack of use.
Usually, an elbow injury doesn't require immediate medical attention. In fact, many injuries can be treated simply with physical therapy, rest, ice, and over-the-counter pain medications. But if you are still in pain or if your pain worsens after two days of self-treatment, you should seek medical attention.
Although it is rare, elbow injuries can become more serious. If you have any of these symptoms, you should seek medical attention:
Tingling/numbness in the fingers
Loss of motion in the elbow and forearm
Cold/clammy skin
Weakened pulse
Significant loss of grip strength
The Most Common elbow injuries We see
Throwing Injuries
Tennis Elbow
Golfer's Elbow
Bursitis
Tendonitis
Tendon rupture
Sprains of the muscle, tendon
cartilage, bone, and soft tissue
Ulna nerve irritation
Dislocation
Fractures
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