Gout is a painful form of inflammatory arthritis that usually affects the big toe, but can develop in any joint, including the elbow. It forms when your body has high levels of uric acid. This acid ...

Q: I was diagnosed with bursitis in my elbow, and my friend’s doctor told her she had bursitis in her shoulder. Is this the same disease? A: A bursa is a fluid filled sac-like structure that acts like ...

When most people think of elbow pain, their mind jumps to that painful bumped funny bone. But if you have a painful lump on your elbow, it could be elbow bursitis. This condition is also referred to ...

Joint pain rarely requires emergency medical intervention. But if it’s caused by septic bursitis, prompt treatment is required. Here’s what you need to know about septic bursitis, including its causes ...

Dear Dr. Donohue — I fell on concrete last month and broke one arm and bruised the other. Now the arm that wasn't broken has a big water blister on the elbow. It feels like it's filled with liquid.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I fell on concrete last month and broke one arm and bruised the other. Now the arm that wasn't broken has a big water blister on the elbow. It feels like it's filled with liquid.

The elbow joint connects the upper arm to the lower arm to enable movement. The elbow is complex and consists of bones, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels. People use the elbow joints extensively in ...