Common Symptom

Elbow Pain

Elbow pain is most commonly caused by overuse injuries of the tendons, but can also result from nerve entrapment, bursitis, or arthritis. Most cases respond well to nonsurgical treatment.

What Could Be Causing Your Elbow Pain?

Nonsurgical Treatment Options

Physicians at Key West Concierge Orthopedics identify the source and develop a personalised plan that may include PRP injections, cortisone or epidural steroid injections, stem cell therapy, viscosupplementation, or guided physical rehabilitation. View all treatments →

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes are lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) and medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow) - both tendon overuse injuries.

Yes. PRP injections have strong evidence for tennis elbow and are often more effective than cortisone for long-term resolution.

With appropriate treatment, most patients see significant improvement within 6-12 weeks. Without treatment, chronic elbow tendinopathy can persist for 12-24 months.

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Medically reviewed by Jason Pirozzolo, DO Medical Director · Last reviewed May 2026
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