A weightlifter's elbow is often blamed on inflammation of the biceps tendon at the front of the elbow. But the triceps tendon, at the back of the elbow, is affected in weightlifters too. So what is triceps tendonitis — the forgotten weightlifter's elbow — and how do we treat it? What is triceps tendonitis? [...]
Olecranon bursitis, also called elbow bursitis, is a collection of fluid in the sac behind the elbow. This condition can appear out of nowhere or triggered by an injury such as a fall onto the tip of the elbow. So, how do we manage olecranon bursitis, and is an injection a good option? Anatomy [...]
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a nerve pressure problem causing pain, numbness, and pins and needles. Many people have heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, where the nerve is compressed at the wrist. Cubital tunnel syndrome — sometimes called elbow tunnel syndrome — is caused by pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow. So how [...]
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is among the most common causes of elbow pain — and it strikes anyone active in sport or work, not just tennis players. Treatment starts with activity modification, exercise, and shockwave. When these fail, injections follow, and a PRP injection for tennis elbow has become the leading option since [...]
Elbow bursitis — also called olecranon bursitis — is swelling of the fluid-filled sac at the back of the elbow. It often appears as a soft lump and can sometimes be painful. So what is a swollen bursa in the elbow, and how do we treat it? What is the olecranon bursa? A bursa [...]
One of the more common gym injuries is biceps tendonitis of the elbow. Excessive exercise or overload can cause swelling of the biceps tendon — distal biceps tendonitis. So how does pain in the biceps tendon at the elbow present, and what can you do about it? What is biceps tendonitis of the elbow? [...]
Golfer's elbow injections help in complex cases that fail other treatment. But how do you diagnose golfer's elbow correctly, and what treatments are available besides a medial epicondylitis injection? Is a steroid or cortisone injection for golfer's elbow a good idea — or are other injections better? What is golfer's elbow? Golfer's elbow, [...]
