Causes and Treatment Methods for Elbow Joint Pain
Disease description:
I accidentally fell and hurt my hand, and now the area around my elbow joint is in severe pain. I would like to know the possible causes of elbow joint pain and the available treatment options.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
The main causes of elbow joint pain include trauma, overuse, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, infection, autoimmune disorders, and tumors. Treatment methods vary depending on the underlying cause and mainly include non-pharmacological therapies, such as local heat application, physical therapy, appropriate immobilization, and radial shockwave therapy, as well as pharmacological treatments, such as the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium) and specific medications (e.g., glucosamine sulfate capsules) to relieve pain and improve joint function. For elbow joint pain caused by specific diseases (e.g., arthritis, infection, tumors), targeted treatments such as surgery or chemotherapy may also be required.
The selection of treatment for elbow joint pain should be based on the individual patient's condition and carried out under the guidance of a physician.
