Elbow injuries

Tennis elbow
Pain on the bony bit (lateral epicondyle) on the outside of the elbow, or 1-2cm forward of it on the tendon. Weakness in the wrist with difficulty doing simple tasks such as opening a door handle or shaking hands with someone.

Entrapment of the radial nerve
The radial nerve passes just below the bony bit on the outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle). The symptoms of radial nerve entrapment are very similar to those of tennis elbow. If the muscles and tendons in the forearm become inflamed they can trap the nerve.

Entrapment of the ulnar nerve
Pain on the inside of the elbow after long throwing sessions or tennis matches. Pain which increases and radiates to the outer two fingers of the hand.

Elbow bursitis
Elbow pain at rest and during exercise. A painful swelling on the back of the elbow. Limited mobility in the elbow.

Golfers elbow
Pain on the bony bit on the inside of the elbow. Weakness in the wrist. Pain on the inside of the elbow when you grip something hard. Pain when wrist flexion (bending the wrist palm downwards) is resisted. Pain on resisted wrist pronation - rotating inwards (thumb downwards).