[Diagnosis of athlete's elbow injuries]

The elbow joint is highly congruent and subject to less stress than other joints. This contributes to a rather low incidence of pathologies in the general population. However, in athletes who perform repeated movements with supraphysiological forces, diverse pathologies may appear. The objective of this article is to develop an anatomopathological approach to elbow pain in order to identify its origin. A rapid and precise diagnosis allows initiating an adequate treatment and minimizing time of sporting activity arrest.