Elbow and Forearm Overuse Injuries Differential Diagnoses
- Author: Vincent N Disabella, DO, FAOASM; Chief Editor: Sherwin SW Ho, MD more...
Diagnostic Considerations
Anterior capsule strain
Degenerative joint disease (DJD)
Distal biceps rupture
Inflammatory arthropathy
Lateral epicondyle avulsion fracture
Loose body
Medial epicondyle avulsion fracture
Pronator syndrome
Synovitis
Torn brachialis muscle
Differential Diagnoses
- Compartment Syndromes
- Elbow Dislocation
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Little League Elbow Syndrome
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Olecranon Bursitis
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury
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