Elbow joint effusion refers to swelling in the elbow joint due to a buildup of fluid. It results from inflammation and can happen for various reasons. Possible causes of elbow joint effusion include a ...

Kyle Ruygrok, PT, DPT, OCS, is a physical therapist with Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Nicolas Noiseux, MD, MS, FRCSC, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at University of ...

Elbow crease pain is discomfort that occurs in the inner (medial) part of the elbow—the bend or crease you feel when you flex your arm. This pain can result from several factors, often related to ...

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 bursitis (EB), or olecranon bursitis, can cause a painless buildup of fluid on the elbow. It occurs due to inflammation of the olecranon bursa, the small fluid-filled sac on the tip of the elbow ...