BURSITIS NEWS
Do you know if your condition has been properly diagnosed?There are two additional strain related conditions which are often mistaken for Bursitis of the elbow. The signs and symptoms are outlined below.
Tennis Elbow Outside of Elbow - The onset of pain, on the outside (lateral) of the elbow is usually gradual with tenderness felt on or below the joints bony prominence. Movements such as gripping, lifting and carrying can be troublesome.
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Golfers Elbow Inside of Elbow - The cause of golfer's elbow is similar to tennis elbow, the difference: pain and tenderness are felt on the inside (medial) of the elbow, on or around the joint's bony prominence.
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Bursitis Back of Elbow - Bursitis is usually due to excessive leaning on the joint or a direct blow or fall onto the tip of the elbow. Many times a lump can be seen and the elbow is painful at the back of the joint. |
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For more information on Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow click on their respective names.