Elbow pain
Enthesitis can also affect the elbow, resulting in symptoms similar to tennis elbow. Elbow enthesitis symptoms include pain, tenderness, and difficulty moving your elbow. Among the symptoms are:
- elbow pain that gradually worsens
- pain from the outside of the elbow to the forearm and wrist
- a weak grip
- increased pain when shaking hands or squeezing an object
- pain when lifting something, using tools, or opening jars
Treatments can include:
- rest
- ice packs
- ultrasound therapy
- steroid injections
- shockwave therapy
- platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
- physical therapy and exercises
