Elbow pain

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Overview

• Elbow is comprised of the radius, ulna, and distal humerus
• Trauma is the most common cause of elbow pain
• The elbow is the third most commonly dislocated large joint

Differential Diagnosis

• Angina
• Bursitis
• Dislocation
• Distal biceps tendon rupture
• Epicondylitis
• Fracture
• Gouty arthritis
• Infection
• Loose body
• Osteoarthritis
• Pronator Syndrome
• Radial Tunnel Syndrome
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Trauma
• Ulnar nerve entrapment

Physical Examination

• Careful examination of hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder

Electrocardiogram

Should be performed in a patient with risk factors for coronary heart disease.

X-Ray

• Standard X-rays (anterior/posterior, lateral and oblique views)

MRI and CT

• Rarely, MRI may be indicated

Other Diagnostic Studies

• Aspiration
• Nerve conduction tests

Treatment

• Elevation, immobilization (elbow flexed at 90 degrees), analgesia for fracture management
• Anatomic reduction (neurovascular compromise)
• Rest and physical therapy (epicondylitis)
• Reduction (elbow dislocation, nursemaid's elbow)

Pharmacotherapy

Acute Pharmacotherapies

• Nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (general fracture, epicondylitis)

References

Acknowledgements

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Articles on Elbow pain	Most recent articles on Elbow pain • Most cited articles on Elbow pain • Review articles on Elbow pain • Articles on Elbow pain in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
Media (Slides, Video, Images, MP3) on Elbow pain	Powerpoint slides on Elbow pain • Images of Elbow pain • Photos of Elbow pain • Podcasts & MP3s on Elbow pain • Videos on Elbow pain
Evidence Based Medicine Regarding Elbow pain	Cochrane Collaboration on Elbow pain • Bandolier on Elbow pain • TRIP on Elbow pain
Cost Effectiveness of Elbow pain	Cost Effectiveness of Elbow pain
Clinical Trials Involving Elbow pain	Ongoing Trials on Elbow pain at Clinical Trials.gov • Trial results on Elbow pain • Clinical Trials on Elbow pain at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Government Resources (FDA/CDC) Regarding Elbow pain	US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Elbow pain • NICE Guidance on Elbow pain • NHS PRODIGY Guidance • FDA on Elbow pain • CDC on Elbow pain
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Commentary on Elbow pain	Blogs on Elbow pain
Patient Resources on Elbow pain	Patient resources on Elbow pain • Discussion groups on Elbow pain • Patient Handouts on Elbow pain • Directions to Hospitals Treating Elbow pain • Risk calculators and risk factors for Elbow pain
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Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs on Elbow pain	CME Programs on Elbow pain
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Some of the initial content on this page may be incorporated in part from copyleft sources in the public domain including wikis such as Wikipedia and AskDrWiki. Drug information for patients came from the The National Library of Medicine. Infectious disease information may have come from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Differential Diagnoses are drawn from clinicians as well as an amalgamation of 3 sources: 1.The Disease Database; 2. Kahan, Scott, Smith, Ellen G. In A Page: Signs and Symptoms. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing, 2004:3; 3. Sailer, Christian, Wasner, Susanne. Differential Diagnosis Pocket. Hermosa Beach, CA: Borm Bruckmeir Publishing LLC, 2002:7 .