Elbow & Forearm
Inflammatory Joint Pain: Psoriatic Arthritis and Other Causes
Key Takeaways Inflammatory joint pain is usually stiffest after rest, eases with movement and affects more than one joint, which sets it apart from wear and tear. Psoriatic arthritis is linked to psoriasis and can appear as swollen fingers or toes, nail changes, heel pain or a stiff spine, sometimes before the skin is affected.…
See MoreStiff Elbow After a Fracture: Why It Won’t Straighten
Elbow still won’t straighten after a fracture? Why post-fracture stiffness happens, how the rehab window works and when arthroscopic release is considered.
See MoreA Pop at the Elbow When Lifting: Distal Biceps Rupture
A sudden pop at the elbow when lifting may be a distal biceps rupture. Learn the signs, why the first weeks matter, and repair versus rehab options.
See MoreNumb Ring and Little Finger: Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Numb ring and little finger, worse with a bent elbow or at night? Learn the signs of cubital tunnel syndrome and how MTP Health treats it.
See MoreTennis Elbow vs Golfer’s Elbow: Which One Do You Have?
Key Takeaways Tennis elbow causes pain on the outer side of the elbow and golfer’s elbow on the inner side, which is the clearest way to tell them apart. Gripping and bending the wrist back aggravate tennis elbow, while bending the wrist forward and rotating the forearm aggravate golfer’s elbow, and both can weaken grip.…
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