Elbow Injuries and Disorders Online Health Community and Support Group

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Information About Elbow Injuries and Disorders

Elbow injuries and disorders affect the elbow joint which is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments, fluid, muscles, and tendons. Muscles and tendons help the elbow joint move. Elbow injuries and disorders occur when any of these structures are hurt or diseased. Many things can make the elbow hurt. A common problem is tendinitis, or inflammation or injury to the tendons that attach muscle to bone. Tendinitis of the elbow is a sports injury, often from playing tennis or golf. One may also get tendinitis from overuse of the elbow. Other causes of elbow pain include sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, bursitis, and arthritis.

Elbow Injuries and Disorders Community Questions

Is my hand pain caused by an elbow injury?

Submitted by Anonymous, 1 year 12 weeks ago.

About a week ago I hit my elbow extremely hard on a student desk, right in the "funny bone" area. About 10 minutes later I began to experience muscle weakness and sharp pain in my hand and middle,ring and pinky fingers; I could not hold open a door, it hurt… [more] 

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Should I cover my kids' skin abrasions or leave them uncovered?

Submitted by Anonymous, 1 year 20 weeks ago.

My kids often get scraped knees and elbows from falling down off their bikes and skateboards. Thankfully, so far there have been no serious injuries. My spouse believes that we should cover abrasions with a sterile bandage after cleaning it up but I thought it may be better to keep… [more] 

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Are there any alternative treatments to Tennis Elbow?

Submitted by gustavon, 2 years 5 weeks ago.

I've been suffering from Tennis Elbow for over 2 years and would really like to avoid surgery. Any suggestions based on your experience would be highly appreciated. [more] 

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