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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.
Causes and Symptoms of Swollen Elbow. There are many causes behind swollen elbow but swelling without pain can be observed in very few conditions. The major cause for such condition is excessive pressure. Leaning on the elbow, on any surface which is hard, may put pressure on the bursae.It may get squeezed between the bone and the hard surface on which you are leaning and may get irritated which may result in swelling. It may or may not be associated with pain.he major cause for such condition is excessive pressure. Leaning on the elbow, on any surface which is hard, may put pressure on the bursae. It may get squeezed between the bone and the hard surface on which you are leaning and may get irritated which may result in swelling. It may or may not be associated with pain.