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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.
But if the tear causes your knee to lock up, youâll likely need surgery. Part of your decision may be about how limited you are by the injury. If youâre an elite athlete or you canât work because of it, you may not have time to see if a conservative approach works. Even if you have surgery, youâll need PT afterward.