Differential Diagnosis of Elbow Pain

Abstract

Elbow pain is a common symptom encountered in clinical practice. Pathology can arise from any component of the joint, including the bone, tendons, ligament, bursa, or nerves. This paper discusses how elbow pain can be differentiated according to its anatomic location and presents the corresponding causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Keywords

• elbow pain
• diagnosis, differential
• anatomic location