Tennis Elbow...

Tennis elbow occurs when tendons that attach the forearm to the elbow bone develop small tears.

Symptoms typically include:

• Pain on the outside of the elbow

• Pain that increases when pressure is applied or when grasping an object

Golfer's Elbow...

Golfer's elbow results from painful inflammation in the tendons that connect the forearm to the elbow.

Symptoms typically include:

• Pain and tenderness on the inside of the elbow

• Pain that increases when gripping or flexing

• Numbness and tingling, especially in the ring and little fingers

Arthritis...

Arthritis of the elbow is painful inflammation within the elbow joint.

Symptoms typically include:

• Pain in the elbow joint

• Stiffness in the elbow

• Instability in the elbow; feeling that it could "give way"

• Locking or "catching" of the elbow joint

Fracture...

A fracture is a break in one or more of the three bones that make up the elbow joint.

Symptoms typically include:

• Localized elbow pain

• Swelling in the area directly above or below the elbow

• Deformity of or near the elbow

• Discoloration such as bruising or redness

• Decrease in elbow mobility

• Numbness or a cool sensation in the forearm, hand or fingers