Elbow Sprain
Definition
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
questions for doctor
specialist
Home Care
pain in adults
pain in children
ring removal
warning signs
Outlook
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
Elbow Sprain Outlook
What to expect with an elbow
sprain
:
Pain and
swelling
usually resolve within 1-2 weeks.
Torn ligaments
usually require about 6 weeks to completely heal.
Severe
sprains
may require surgery to repair the ligaments.
Continue to
Elbow Sprain Underlying Cause
Related Topics:
Elbow bursitis
Elbow contusion
Elbow dislocation
Elbow fracture
Elbow injury
Elbow pain
Lateral epicondylitis
Medial epicondylitis
Nursemaid's elbow
More...
Elbow injury
About
free
MD
FAQ
Terms of Use
New Visitor
Feedback
free
MD is provided for information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a physician.
Please review our terms of use.
Last Updated: Apr 15, 2008
References
Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
Copyright 1989-2008
DSHI Systems, Inc.
Powered by:
free
MD
Site Map
Elbow Sprain References:
Bennett R. Addressing musculoskeletal pain. Geriatrics. 2004 Aug;59(8):11-2.
Cassas KJ, Cassettari-Wayhs A. Childhood and adolescent sports-related overuse injuries. Am Fam Physician. 2006 Mar 15;73(6):1014-22.
Emery KH. Imaging of sports injuries of the upper extremity in children. Clin Sports Med. 2006 Jul;25(3):543-68, viii.
Garnett WR. GI effects of OTC analgesics: implications for product selection. J Am Pharm Assoc (Wash). 1996 Sep;NS36(9):565-72.
Kijowski R, De Smet AA. The role of ultrasound in the evaluation of sports medicine injuries of the upper extremity. Clin Sports Med. 2006 Jul;25(3):569-90, viii
Orchard JW. Intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for muscle strains in Australian football. Am J Sports Med. 2001 May-Jun;29(3):300-3.
Wainstein JL, Nailor TE. Tendinitis and tendinosis of the elbow, wrist, and hands. Clin Occup Environ Med. 2006;5(2):299-322, vii.
