Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common cause of elbow arthritis. The long-term disease makes your immune system attack the lining of your joints, causing pain, swelling, and inflammation. It often ...

Osteochondritis of the elbow is where bone and cartilage separate from other tissues in the elbow. It occurs due to a lack of blood flow and is common in young athletes in sports that involve overhead ...

This painful condition occurs when the blood supply to the elbow joint is cut off, causing bone and cartilage death. Treatments may include rest, splinting, pain relief, and physical therapy. Surgery ...

Elbow hyperextension occurs when your elbow extends beyond its typical range. You may be able to manage it at home with a cold compress and elbow brace, but some cases require surgery. Elbow ...

The elbow is one of the most flexible joints in the body. Itallows the upper arm to be extended or contracted, and also movedfrom side to side to a limited degree. Whether the job is crackinga walnut, ...

Tennis elbow is the most commonly diagnosed reason for elbow pain and one of the more frequently diagnosed conditions in the upper extremity. Also termed lateral epicondylitis, tennis elbow is ...

A video by the Maine Medical Society attempts to make sneezing into your sleeve fashionable and patriotic. On the upside of the recent flu mania, one oft-neglected, seldom noticed and, come to think ...

Inner elbow pain often stems from overuse and repetitive stress Aches, muscle weakness, and soreness are common with inner elbow pain. Bracing and gentle stretching help relieve inner elbow pain at ...