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Elbow Disorder Basics. If you have elbow pain, a number of disorders could be the culprit. Overuse and sports injuries cause many elbow conditions. For example, golfers, baseball pitchers, tennis players, and boxers often have elbow disorders.Elbow disorders may involve arm muscles, elbow ligaments, tendons, and bones in the arm.igament problems can occur in any of the ligaments located in the elbow joint. Ligament sprains and strains can occur due to trauma or as a result of repeated stress. The ligament may be stretched, partially torn, or completely torn. Sometimes youâll hear a popping noise upon injury.
For many people, arthritis of the elbow can cause pain not only when they bend their elbow, but also when they straighten it, such as to carry a briefcase. The most common cause of arthritis of the elbow is rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis and injuries can also cause arthritis in the elbow joint.Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease of the joint linings, or synovia. As the joint lining swells, the joint space narrows.The disease gradually destroys the bones and soft tissues.ymptoms of elbow arthritis vary and can include: 1  Pain. 2  In the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis, pain may be primarily on the outer side of the joint. 3  Pain generally gets worse as you turn (rotate) your forearm. 4  The pain of osteoarthritis may get worse as you extend your arm.