Conditions

Golfer elbow or medial epicondylitis is basically the inflammation in the tendons that connect the elbow.

Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis, is a condition of elbow caused by the repetitive injury or overuse. It is caused by overuse injury of the extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle.

Cubital tunnel syndrome is the peripheral nerve compression syndrome in which ulnar nerve is compressed at the elbow. Common symptoms include numbness and tingling in the hands and fingers.

Nursemaids elbow is common injury of early childhood which results in subluxation of the annular ligament due to sudden longitudinal traction applied to the hand. It is also known as pulled elbow and children between the age 1-4 years are affected.

Radial tunnel syndrome is the compression of posterior interosseous nerve at the level of proximal forearm (radial tunnel). Weakness in the forearm and decreased wrist strength is commonly seen.