Symptom
Elbow pain
Elbow problems can be stubborn, but most respond well once the diagnosis is precise and the load on the tendon or nerve is addressed.
What it often feels like
- Pain on the outside of the elbow when gripping or lifting
- Pain in the front of the elbow after a heavy lift
- Pins and needles into the little and ring fingers
- Losing the last part of straightening or bending
Common reasons it happens
- Tennis elbow and other tendon problems
- Distal biceps tendon rupture
- Cubital or radial tunnel nerve compression
- Elbow arthritis and loose bodies causing stiffness
What to expect at your consultation
We start with your story: how the problem began, what makes it better or worse, and how it affects your sleep, work and the things you enjoy.
I then examine your neck, shoulder and arm together, because they refer pain to one another. If a scan or nerve study would change what we do, I will arrange it; often it is not needed.
We finish by talking through the realistic options and deciding on a plan together.
Why we treat
Getting you back to the things this is stopping you doing
elbow pain matters because of what it takes away. Your sleep, your work, and the parts of the week you look forward to.
Serving again
Jobs around the house
Hobbies with friends
Conditions this can point to
Tennis elbow
Tendon pain on the outer elbow, worse with gripping.
Read moreDistal biceps tendon rupture
Biceps tendon torn from the forearm bone at the elbow.
Read moreCubital tunnel syndrome
Ulnar nerve compression at the elbow: little and ring finger tingling.
Read moreRadial tunnel syndrome
Radial nerve irritation in the forearm, often mistaken for tennis elbow.
Read moreElbow stiffness and arthritis
Loss of bend or straightening, often with catching or locking.
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Book a consultation with Miss Aparna Viswanath
If this sounds like what you are experiencing, my secretary can arrange an appointment at Woodlands Hospital in Darlington.
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