Elbow Pain course for GPs

This session provides essential information on the common causes of pain in the elbow, their associated diagnoses and recommended treatment, as well as an overview of elbow anatomy.

This session was reviewed by Khyati Bakhai and last updated in January 2022.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• list the common conditions that cause elbow pain
• describe the key features of the anatomy of the elbow joint
• identity the clinical features of the common causes of elbow pain
• select the most appropriate treatment for elbow pain

Elbow joint pathologies are a common cause of attendances in general practice.