Elbow Pain
HISTORY:
elbow pain for
Onset: , following
Location:
Radiation:
Severity: , / 10
Type:
Pattern: ,
Worsening factors:
Treatments tried: ,
Occupation:
Dominant hand:
Other elements:
EXAM:
Elbow:
- Inspection:
- Palpation: on
- Range of motion:
- Flexion:
- Neurovascular: , distal pulses , cap refill , sensation , distal strength /5
ASSESSMENT:
DDx:
PLAN:
- Elbow X-ray
- MRI of the elbow
- Blood work: ,
- Rest
- Avoid activities that trigger the pain
- Ice application
- Epicondilitis strap
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- Steroid injection of the lateral epicondyle
- Physical therapy
- Referral to orthopedic surgeon
- Follow-up in
- Return if pain worsens, if new symptoms develop such as redness or fever, or if symptoms do not improve with treatment