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[Leading symptom elbow pain. Differential diagnosis]
L Gerdesmeyer1, R Lampe, M Göbel
1Klinik für Orthopädie und Sportorthopädie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TU München. Gerdesmeyer@aol.com
MMW Fortschritte Der Medizin
|December 3, 2003
Summary
Elbow joint pain can stem from various causes like degeneration, inflammation, tumors, or trauma. A systematic clinical evaluation, including history, physical exam, and radiography, aids rapid diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Elbow joint pain is a common clinical presentation.
- Pathologies causing elbow pain can be diverse, including degenerative, inflammatory, neoplastic, congenital, and post-traumatic conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the differential diagnosis of elbow joint pain.
- To emphasize the utility of a systematic clinical approach for diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- Review of common elbow pathologies.
- Description of a systematic clinical examination protocol.
- Inclusion of radiography as a diagnostic tool.
Main Results:
- Elbow pain can be categorized by etiology: degenerative, inflammatory, tumor, congenital, or trauma-related.
- A thorough clinical assessment (history, inspection, palpation, mobility testing) is crucial.
- Radiography complements the clinical examination for diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- A structured clinical examination and appropriate imaging facilitate prompt and accurate diagnosis of elbow joint pain causes.