# Elbow Pain

- Link: https://carolinaona.com/elbow-pain/
- Published: 2019-01-18T20:37:39-05:00
- Author: Dallas Clifton

# Elbow Pain

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### Elbow Pain Overview

Elbow pain is a common type of pain that makes it difficult to perform many key 
upper extremity movements. The key to effective elbow pain treatment is identifying
the cause. Board-Certified and Fellowship-Trained Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical
Associates’ (CONA) elbow specialists accurately diagnosis the elbow pain cause and
create a customized treatment plan to dramatically reduce pain and other unpleasant
symptoms.

## **Symptoms & Causes**

Elbow pain symptoms may include:

 * Burning pain
 * Dull, aching pain
 * Radiating
 * Shooting pain
 * Swelling
 * Tenderness

Pain may make it difficult to move the elbow and perform many normal day-to-day 
movements.

Elbow pain causes include:

 * Bursitis
 * Fractures
 * Inflammation
 * Ligament sprains
 * Osteoarthritis
 * Tendon strains

## **Common Treatments:**

Nonsurgical treatment options are very good at relieving elbow pain. After a thorough
evaluation, a CONA elbow specialist may recommend:

 * A brace
 * Activity modification
 * Anti-inflammatory medications
 * Immobilization (a cast, splint or sling)
 * Physical therapy
 * Rest and ice

A corticosteroid injection may be offered for fast-acting pain relief. Surgery may
be recommended to treat some elbow injuries and conditions that do not respond to
nonsurgical treatment options. CONA elbow specialists perform all minimally invasive
and traditional elbow procedures.

## **Diagnosis:**

A CONA specialist carefully listens as the patient describes their injury and symptoms.
A thorough elbow physical examination is performed to see what movements produce
symptoms. X-rays and an MRI are ordered to view the elbow bones and soft tissues.
An accurate diagnosis is made and a customized treatment plan is prescribed.